Could cocoa and veggies protect against pregnancy complications?
NCT ID NCT07656532
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This trial investigates whether a diet rich in polyphenols—including daily cocoa and extra fruits and vegetables—can reduce oxidative stress and improve blood vessel function in pregnant women. Researchers will randomly assign 60 pregnant women to receive dietary counseling and cocoa or standard care. The goal is to see if this approach lowers the risk of conditions like gestational diabetes and high blood pressure.
What this could mean
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Active substance
natural non-alkalized cocoa and dietary counseling
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple dietary approach to lower risks of gestational diabetes and high blood pressure during pregnancy.
What could go wrong
This is a small early-stage trial (60 participants) testing biomarkers, not clinical outcomes. Results may not lead to clear health benefits or apply to all pregnant women.
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Hospital de Salamanca
Salamanca, SALAMANCA, 37007, Spain
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