Prenatal pill vs gummy: which boosts iron better in pregnancy?
NCT ID NCT07226414
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether a capsule prenatal supplement (Perelel Prenatal) can raise iron levels in healthy pregnant women more than a gummy version. Forty women in their second trimester will take one of the two supplements daily for 12 weeks. Researchers will measure iron, folate, and omega-3 levels at the start and end of the study.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Prenatal multivitamin and omega-3 supplement (capsule vs gummy)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could show that capsule prenatal supplements are better at boosting iron levels than gummy versions during pregnancy.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to all pregnant women. It's comparing two supplements, not testing a new treatment.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Atlantia Clinical Trials, Chicago
RECRUITINGChicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
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