Pregnancy protein puzzle: leucine needs under the microscope
NCT ID NCT07437248
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study aims to find out how much leucine, a key protein building block, healthy pregnant women need during early and late pregnancy. Researchers will give 40 women special meals and collect breath, urine, and blood samples to track how their bodies use leucine. The results could help improve nutrition guidelines for pregnant women.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Leucine (an essential amino acid)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to better dietary recommendations for leucine intake during pregnancy, supporting maternal and fetal health.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage observational study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to all pregnant women. It does not test a treatment or health outcome.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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BC Children's Hospital Research Institute
RECRUITINGVancouver, British Columbia, V5Z 4H4, Canada
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