Could a super multivitamin give babies a healthier start in life?

NCT ID NCT07029282

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Aga Khan University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether a new multivitamin supplement (MMS Plus) given during pregnancy and after birth can improve infant health and growth compared to standard multivitamins or iron/folic acid. About 3,000 pregnant women in Pakistan will take the supplements and be followed until their babies are 6 months old. The goal is to reduce complications like stillbirth, preterm birth, and poor growth.

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 supplements (MMS Plus, standard MMS, and iron/folic acid)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a better prenatal and postnatal supplement to reduce infant deaths and improve growth in low-resource settings.
What could go wrong: This is a large phase 3 trial, but results may not apply to other populations. The supplements are generally safe, but individual allergies or intolerances are possible.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

neurodevelopmental disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ADAPTIVE TRIAL MULTIPLE MICRONUTRIENT DEFICIENCIES DURING PREGNANCY NEURODEVELOPMENT OUTCOME NEWBORN HEALTH NUTRITION DURING PREGNANCY POSTNATAL GROWTH

Contacts and locations

Locations

Peri-Urban Slums of Karachi (Ali Akber Shah, Bhains Colony)
RECRUITING

Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan

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