Could a simple nutrient boost baby brain development in all pregnancies?
NCT ID NCT07699393
First seen Jul 13, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether giving choline supplements to pregnant women who do not drink alcohol can improve their babies' brain development and growth. Half the women receive a choline drink and half receive a placebo, and researchers measure infant memory, weight, and head size. The goal is to see if choline benefits all babies, not just those exposed to alcohol in the womb.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- choline bitartrate
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could show that choline supplements during pregnancy broadly benefit fetal brain development and growth, not just in cases of alcohol exposure.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study with only 50 participants, so results may not apply widely. The supplement may have no measurable benefit in non-drinking women.
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University of Cape Town
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