Study on how iodine nutrition affects thyroid function in pregnant women

Longitudinal Study on the Influence of Iodine Nutrition Status on Thyroid Function of Childbearing Age Women During Pregnancy and 6 Weeks Postpartum

Beijing Friendship Hospital · NCT05677581

This study is testing how iodine nutrition affects thyroid function in pregnant women to help create better guidelines for their iodine intake.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment2100 (estimated)
SexFemale
SponsorBeijing Friendship Hospital (other)
Locations1 site (Beijing)
Trial IDNCT05677581 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to analyze the changes in iodine nutrition status and thyroid function among women of childbearing age during pregnancy and six weeks postpartum. It will track urinary iodine levels and thyroid function at different stages of pregnancy and assess dietary iodine intake through questionnaires. The goal is to develop tailored iodine intake programs for pregnant women and improve monitoring systems for maternal iodine nutrition. Participants will include healthy women aged 20-40 who meet specific health criteria.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are healthy women aged 20-40 who are primigravida and meet specific health criteria.

Not a fit: Patients with a history of thyroid disease or those who are multiple pregnancies or multigravida may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved iodine intake recommendations for pregnant women, enhancing maternal and fetal health.

How similar studies have performed: While iodine nutrition's impact on thyroid function has been studied, this specific longitudinal approach in the context of pregnancy is relatively novel.

Eligibility criteria

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8-12 weeks healthy maternal:

Inclusion Criteria:

* primigravida
* no chronic hypertension, thromboembolic disease, severe gastrointestinal, cardiopulmonary and liver diseases before pregnancy
* no systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatic diseases and other connective tissue diseases or immune diseases before pregnancy
* no adrenocortical hyperplasia, pituitary endocrine diseases and other diseases before pregnancy

Exclusion Criteria:

* multiple pregnancies and multigravida
* a history of type I or type II diabetes before pregnancy
* a clear history of thyroid diseases before pregnancy
* taking drugs that affect thyroid function and/or blood sugar before or during early pregnancy

Healthy women of childbearing age:

Inclusion Criteria:

* 20-40 years old
* no chronic hypertension, thromboembolic disease, severe gastrointestinal, cardiopulmonary and liver diseases
* no systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatic diseases and other connective tissue diseases or immune diseases
* no adrenocortical hyperplasia, pituitary endocrine diseases and other diseases

Exclusion Criteria:

* a history of type I or type II diabetes
* a clear history of thyroid diseases
* taking drugs that affect thyroid function and/or blood sugar

Where this trial is running

Beijing

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

View on ClinicalTrials.gov →

Conditions: Thyroid Function, Iodine Nutrition Status

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.