Iodine study: could a simple supplement boost baby brains?

NCT ID NCT01049659

First seen Apr 03, 2026 · Last updated May 30, 2026 · Updated 10 times

Summary

This study tested whether giving iodine supplements to pregnant women in an area with mild iodine deficiency helps their children's brain development. 85 mothers and their children took part. The children's thinking and learning skills were tested at age 2 using the Bayley test.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Endocrinology Department, Nice University Hospital

    Nice, 06000, France

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