Can a simple supplement boost health for moms and babies?
NCT ID NCT06835738
First seen Jul 01, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at how to best provide multiple micronutrient supplements (MMS) to pregnant women through Uganda's health system. About 4,000 pregnant women will receive MMS in different bottle sizes to see which approach improves supplement use and clinic attendance. The goal is to find a practical way to support maternal nutrition and birth outcomes.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Multiple micronutrient supplement (MMS)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show a practical way to improve maternal nutrition and reduce complications in low-resource settings.
- What could go wrong
- This is an implementation study, not a test of the supplement's effectiveness. Results may not apply outside Uganda.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Lyantonde GH
RECRUITINGLyantonde, Uganda
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