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Purpose

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if using Perelel-brand prenatal supplements versus a generic prenatal supplement improves the health of the mother and fetus (unborn baby) during pregnancy. The main question it aims to answer is: • How does taking Perelel prenatal supplements versus generic prenatal supplements during pregnancy change the nutritional markers in blood samples? Participants will: - Take either Perelel or generic prenatal supplements daily throughout pregnancy - Visit UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital once every trimester of pregnancy for blood draws and answering questionnaires In an observational part of this study for different participants, researchers will use blood tests and questionnaires only once during the first trimester to compare pregnant women without food insecurity to those with food insecurity.

Condition

Eligibility

Eligible Ages
Over 14 Years
Eligible Sex
Female
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No

Inclusion Criteria

  1. Pregnant with only one baby 2. Identify as having food insecurity 3. Receiving care at a Magee-Womens Hospital associated prenatal practice 4. Less than 12 weeks' of pregnancy

Exclusion Criteria

  1. Currently using prenatal supplement(s) 2. Unborn baby (fetus) identified as having a chromosomal or structural defect 3. Have a condition that prevents absorption of nutrients from food 4. History of medically treated thyroid disorder 5. Ongoing steroid use

Study Design

Phase
N/A
Study Type
Interventional
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention Model
Parallel Assignment
Primary Purpose
Supportive Care
Masking
None (Open Label)

Arm Groups

ArmDescriptionAssigned Intervention
Active Comparator
Perelel Prenatal Supplement Group
  • Dietary Supplement: Perelel Prenatal Vitamin
    Daily Perelel prenatal vitamin supplement throughout pregnancy
Active Comparator
Generic Prenatal Supplement Group
  • Dietary Supplement: Generic Prenatal Vitamin
    Daily generic prenatal vitamin supplement throughout pregnancy.
No Intervention
Observational Arm

Recruiting Locations

UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital
Pittsburgh 5206379, Pennsylvania 6254927 15213
Contact:
Jeanette Boyce Boyce
412-641-4072
tessje@upmc.edu

More Details

Status
Recruiting
Sponsor
University of Pittsburgh

Study Contact

Jeanette Boyce, RNC, MSN
412-641-4072
tessje@upmc.edu

Notice

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