Using Ritual Prenatal Multivitamins during Pregnancy
Use of Ritual Prenatal Multivitamins to Improve Nutrition Status and Health Outcomes During Pregnancy
This study tests if taking Ritual prenatal multivitamins during pregnancy helps improve nutrition for moms and their babies compared to another prenatal vitamin.
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 | NCT05673070 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial investigates the effects of Ritual prenatal multivitamins compared to another commercially available prenatal multivitamin on pregnant women's nutrition. It will involve 70 pregnant women between 12 to 14 weeks of gestation, who will be randomly assigned to receive either the Ritual multivitamin or a control multivitamin throughout their pregnancy. Blood samples will be collected in each trimester to assess nutritional status and the impact of the supplements on both the mother and the developing baby.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are pregnant women over 18 years of age with a singleton pregnancy and no significant pre-existing health conditions.
Not a fit: Patients with diabetes, cardiovascular conditions, or liver disease may not benefit from this study due to their altered metabolism of nutrients.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could optimize nutritional status for pregnant women and their babies, potentially improving pregnancy outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown positive outcomes with prenatal multivitamin supplementation, suggesting that this approach is supported by existing research.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Pregnant women are qualified to participate if they are over 18 years of age, having singleton pregnancy, and without any of the conditions listed in the exclusion criteria. 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: 7189515000
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.