Vitamin d study aims to protect Moms-to-Be
NCT ID NCT05329428
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at how much vitamin D pregnant women need to reach healthy levels. 105 women at risk of deficiency took either 20 or 40 micrograms of vitamin D daily throughout pregnancy. Researchers measured their vitamin D levels and other health markers to see which dose worked best.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) supplements
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help set better vitamin D guidelines for pregnant women, reducing deficiency-related complications.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study focused on measuring vitamin D levels, not on preventing pregnancy complications. Results may not apply to all populations.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Antenatal Care
Gothenburg, Sweden
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