Could better pregnancy nutrition boost baby brainpower? new study follows 463 children in ethiopia

NCT ID NCT06296238

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study follows children born to mothers who took part in a larger trial in rural Ethiopia. Some mothers received extra nutrition (protein, iron, iodine) or treatment for infections during pregnancy. Researchers will measure brain activity, attention, and growth in these children up to age 2 to see if the pregnancy interventions helped their brain development.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to

If links are found, this could point toward simple, low-cost ways to improve early brain development in low-resource settings.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to other populations or settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Prenatal Exposure Delayed Effects

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Health Centers in West Gojjam and South Gondar zones

    Bahir Dar, Amhara, Ethiopia