Dates vs. drugs: a sweet solution for morning sickness?
NCT ID NCT07354529
First seen Jan 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 29 times
Summary
This study looks at whether eating three dates each morning can help reduce vomiting and improve hemoglobin levels in pregnant women experiencing morning sickness. Forty pregnant women will be randomly assigned to eat dates, take standard anti-nausea medication, or follow dietary advice. The goal is to find a simple, natural option for managing early pregnancy symptoms.
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Locations
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PNS SHIFA Hospital , Karachi
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
What this could mean
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Active substance
date fruit
What this could lead to
If it works, eating dates could be a simple, natural way to ease morning sickness and boost iron levels in early pregnancy.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 40 participants, so results may not apply widely. The effect may be no better than standard medication or diet changes.
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