Vitamin B12, Folic Acid and Vitamin D Status in Women of Reproductive Age

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Conditions studied: Vitamin D, Vitamin B 12 and Folic Acid Concentrations, Micronutrient Status in Women of Reproductive Age, Vitamin Status Assessment

In brief

This cross-sectional observational study aims to assess serum concentrations of vitamin B12, folic acid, and vitamin D in women of reproductive age in Herzegovina. The study is led by Professor Vajdana Tomić, MD, PhD, who serves as the Principal Investigator, at the Faculty of Health Studies, University of Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The goal is to determine whether current international supplementation guidelines reflect the actual micronutrient status of this population. A total of 360 women aged 18-49 will be enrolled between December 2024 and December 2025 after providing informed consent. The findings will inform population-specific recommendations for micronutrient supplementation during the preconception period and pregnancy. The study will be conducted at the Faculty of Health Studies, University of Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07100795

Run by

University of Mostar

People needed

360

Starts

2024-12-23

Expected to finish

2026-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-05-06

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 49. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Women of reproductive age (18-49 years)
• Informed consent obtained

You may not qualify if…

• diabetes (Type I or II)
• epilepsy
• oncological diseases, inflammatory bowel disease
• supplementation with vitamin B12, folic acid, or vitamin D within the last 3 months

Where it is running

• University Clinical Hospital Mostar, Primary Health Care Center Mostar — Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina (enrolling)

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