Effects of Vitamin D on Mental Health and Milk Quality in Mothers in Idaho
Official title: Effects of Maternal Stress on Human Milk Composition and Subsequent Infant Outcomes
Run by University of Idaho · NCT06919718 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if taking Vitamin D can help improve the mental health of mothers with preterm babies and the quality of their breast milk.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 64 Years |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 80 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Idaho Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho and 1 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | December 4, 2024 |
| Main results expected | May 31, 2027 |
| Study ends | May 31, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | September 15, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06919718 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are mothers aged 18 and older who have newborn infants in Idaho.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who may not benefit include mothers under 18 years of age or those with infants not expected to survive beyond 72 hours.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study investigates the impact of Vitamin D supplementation on the mental health of mothers with preterm infants and the composition of their breast milk. It aims to address the heightened risk of postpartum depression in these mothers, which can adversely affect both maternal and infant health. By comparing mothers receiving Vitamin D to those receiving a placebo, the study seeks to determine if supplementation can alleviate stress and improve milk quality. The research is conducted in Idaho, focusing on mothers of newborns in this region.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved mental health outcomes for mothers and better nutritional quality of breast milk for their infants.
How similar studies have gone: While there is ongoing research into the effects of Vitamin D on mental health, this specific approach focusing on mothers of preterm infants is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Mothers (\>/= 18 years of age) of newborn infants (within first 4 months postpartum) in Idaho Exclusion Criteria: * Mothers (\<18 years of age) of newborn infants (within first 4 months postpartum) * Infants not anticipated to survive \>72 hours
Where it's running
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Kootenai Health
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, United States Recruiting -
University of Idaho
Moscow, Idaho, United States Recruiting
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.