Using multivitamins during breastfeeding to improve nutrition
Use of Ritual Epre Prenatal Multivitamins to Improve Nutrition Status and Health Outcomes During the Postpartum Period
This study is testing if taking a multivitamin can help breastfeeding moms and their babies get better nutrition during the first few months after birth.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 70 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | City University of New York Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Brooklyn, New York and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT05736562 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial investigates the effects of a multivitamin/multimineral supplement on postpartum women who are exclusively breastfeeding. In a double-blind, randomized, controlled design, participants will be assigned to receive either the Ritual MVI or a placebo for 10 weeks, starting at 5 weeks postpartum. The study aims to determine if the multivitamin can enhance the nutritional status of both mothers and their infants during the lactation period, particularly when dietary intake may be insufficient. The trial will include 7 postpartum women to assess the potential benefits of supplementation during this critical time.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are postpartum women over 10 years of age who are exclusively breastfeeding and plan to continue for at least 10 more weeks.
Not a fit: Patients with diabetes, cardiovascular conditions, or liver disease prior to or during pregnancy may not benefit from this study due to their altered nutrient metabolism.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide evidence that multivitamins improve the nutritional health of breastfeeding mothers and their infants.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of multivitamins during pregnancy has been studied, the specific focus on lactation and its effects on maternal and infant health remains largely untested.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Women are qualified to participate if they are over 10 years of age, having singleton pregnancy, and are exclusively breast feeding and intending to exclusively breast feed for at least 10 more weeks. Exclusion Criteria: * Exclusion criteria include diabetes, cardiovascular conditions and liver disease prior to and during pregnancy because these diseases affect metabolism of several nutrients and thus may lead to differences in the MVI intake and nutrient status relationship.
Where this trial is running
Brooklyn, New York and 1 other locations
- Brooklyn College of City University of New York — Brooklyn, New York, United States (Recruiting)
- Maimonides Medical Center — Brooklyn, New York, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Xinyin Jiang, PhD
- Email: XinyinJiang@brooklyn.cuny.edu
- Phone: 6072295536
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.