Effects of Increased Maternal Choline Intake on Child Cognitive Development
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Conditions studied: Pregnancy
In brief
The purpose of this study is to examine cognitive and affective outcomes in the offspring of women supplemented with choline vs. control during pregnancy.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT04987099
- Run by
- Cornell University
- People needed
- 40
- Starts
- 2020-12-13
- Expected to finish
- 2024-12-31
- Last updated by the study team
- 2024-10-02
Who can join
Age: 21 and older, up to 40. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Healthy
- Singleton pregnancy (carrying one baby)
- 21-40 years old
- Between 12-18 weeks pregnant at the time of screening
- Self-reported BMI <35.0 in the three months prior to pregnancy (estimated or known)
- Willingness to comply with all study procedures for the duration of the study
- Intending to live in Ithaca, NY or the surrounding area for the duration of the study
- Intending to deliver at Cayuga Medical Center
You may not qualify if…
- Self-reported history of health conditions associated with metabolic or gastrointestinal function or adverse child outcomes
- Current use of medications known to affect liver or kidney function or child outcomes
- High omega-3 fatty acid intakes from diet (as determined by a licensed registered dietitian) at screening
- Choline supplementation that exceeds 50 mg/day at screening
- Use of alcohol, tobacco products, or recreational drugs during pregnancy or during the Prenatal Phase of the study
- Use of non-study approved or provided supplements during the Prenatal Phase of the study
- Development of pregnancy-related complications during the study (i.e. gestational diabetes, gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, genetic abnormalities, or miscarriage)
Where it is running
- Cornell University — Ithaca, New York, United States
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