Prenatal supplement may boost Baby's brain development

NCT ID NCT03028857

First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 15 times

Summary

This study tested whether giving pregnant women a nutritional supplement called phosphatidylcholine could improve their child's brain development. Over 200 pregnant women took either the supplement or a placebo from about 16 weeks of pregnancy until birth. Researchers then checked the children's behavior, motor skills, language, and thinking at age 4.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Saint Joseph Hospital

    Denver, Colorado, 80218, United States

  • UCHealth

    Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States

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