Could iodine in pregnancy boost baby brainpower?
NCT ID NCT01049659
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether giving iodine supplements to pregnant women helps their children's brain development. Researchers tested 85 children at age 2 using a standard developmental assessment. The goal was to see if iodine, which is often low in French diets, makes a difference.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- iodine supplement
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that iodine supplements during pregnancy improve children's brain development.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 85 participants. Results may not apply to all populations, and the effect may be small or absent.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Endocrinology Department, Nice University Hospital
Nice, 06000, France
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