A bowl of oats a day: could it boost calcium in pregnancy?

NCT ID NCT07751198

Completed Disease control Sponsor: University of Lahore Hospital (ULH) Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 07, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This trial tests whether eating oat-based porridge daily, alongside standard prenatal calcium and vitamin D supplements, can improve calcium and vitamin D levels in pregnant women with mild to moderate hypocalcemia. Researchers will measure blood levels at weeks 8 and 33 of pregnancy and track outcomes like fetal growth and preeclampsia. The goal is to see if this simple dietary addition offers extra nutritional support for healthier pregnancies.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Oat-based porridge (dietary supplement) alongside standard calcium and vitamin D3 supplements
What this could lead to: If effective, daily oat porridge could offer a simple, affordable way to support calcium and vitamin D levels in pregnant women with hypocalcemia, potentially reducing risks like preeclampsia and poor fetal growth.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage trial with a modest number of participants, and results may not apply to all pregnant women. The porridge is a supplement, not a replacement for medical care, and its benefits beyond standard supplements remain uncertain.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

autosomal dominant hypocalcemia disease Hypocalcemia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

HYPOCALCEMIA PREGNANCY COMPLICATIONS AFFECTING FETUS (DIAGNOSIS)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Saira Memorial Hospital Model Town Lahore Pakistan

Lahore, Punjab Province, 54700, Pakistan

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