Could a daily vitamin during pregnancy boost your Child's brain development?

NCT ID NCT03071666

Ongoing Disease control Sponsor: Centre For International Health Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether giving pregnant women a daily vitamin B12 supplement (50 micrograms) from early pregnancy until six months after birth helps their children grow and think better. Researchers are enrolling 800 pregnant women in Nepal who are at risk of low B12 levels. The children will be followed for two years to measure growth and brain development.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) supplement
What this could lead to: If it works, this could lead to simple dietary guidelines for pregnant women to help their children grow and develop better.
What could go wrong: This is a mid-stage trial, so results may not be conclusive. The supplement may not show a clear benefit over placebo, and effects may vary by individual.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anemia pregnancy disorder vitamin B12 deficiency

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ANEMIA PREGNANCY RELATED VITAMIN B 12 DEFICIENCY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Manjeswori Ulak

Bhaktapur, P.O.Box 40, Nepal

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