Impact of Plant-Based Diets During Pregnancy on Health Outcomes

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study investigates the effects of a plant-based diet on pregnant women's health and the health of their newborns. It focuses on assessing the level of vegetalization in the diets of pregnant women during their first trimester and late pregnancy. The study will utilize food frequency questionnaires and collect maternal blood samples to analyze plasma lipid profiles. The goal is to understand how these dietary patterns may influence maternal and newborn health outcomes.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria :

* Pregnant women consulting the CEMAFOER at the Nantes University Hospital for pregnancy monitoring
* Gestational age between 11 and 13 AW +6 days
* Understanding French

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients under 18 years of age
* Patient who objected to being included in the study
* Patient with cognitive problems that prevent her from answering questionnaires

Where it's running

• CHU de Nantes
  Nantes, Loire-Atlantique, France Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Norbert Winer, MD, PHD — Nantes University Hospital
• Study coordinator: Norbert Winer, MD, PHD
• Email: norbert.winer@chu-nantes.fr
• Phone: +33 (0)2 40 08 78 00

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.