Iodine boost in pregnancy may shape toddler brainpower

NCT ID NCT01049659

First seen Apr 03, 2026 · Last updated May 22, 2026 · Updated 9 times

Summary

This study looked at whether giving iodine supplements to pregnant women with normal thyroid function helps their children's brain development at age 2. Researchers tested 85 children using the Bayley scale. The goal was to see if early iodine can improve thinking and learning skills in toddlers.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Endocrinology Department, Nice University Hospital

    Nice, 06000, France

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