Can a simple supplement boost birth weight? new study hopes so
NCT ID NCT05576207
First seen Jan 06, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 25 times
Summary
This study tested whether giving pregnant women a balanced energy and protein supplement (BEP) can improve birth weight and reduce complications like low birth weight and preterm birth. Over 3,300 women in Bangladesh were randomly assigned to receive either BEP or standard prenatal vitamins. The goal is to see if targeted nutrition can lead to healthier babies.
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Locations
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JiVitA Project
Rangpur City, Bangladesh
What this could mean
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Active substance
Balanced energy and protein (BEP) supplement
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could help reduce low birth weight and other pregnancy complications in undernourished populations.
What could go wrong
This is a completed trial, but results may not apply to other regions or populations. The supplement is not a cure and only addresses nutritional deficiencies.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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