Experts unite to create safer supplement rules for pregnant women
NCT ID NCT07296562
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study aims to create clear, expert-backed recommendations for using vitamins, minerals, and other supplements during pregnancy. Currently, there is a lot of variation in how doctors prescribe these products. The study will involve 15 specialists who will answer questions in multiple rounds to reach agreement on safe and effective use.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 15 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Jan 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Sep 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
he study population will consist of a purposive sample of experts in obstetrics, maternal-fetal medicine, and clinical nutrition who are actively involved in prenatal care and have experience or knowledge regarding the use of nutriceuticals in pregnancy. Panel Size and Rationale: Target enrollment: 20-35 experts. Sufficient to capture diverse perspectives while remaining feasible for multiple Delphi rounds. Minimum for analysis: 15 panelists, ensuring representativeness in case of attrition.
- Ages
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25 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Board-certified obstetricians, maternal-fetal medicine specialists, or clinical nutritionists with ≥5 years of relevant clinical experience. Active involvement in prenatal care and experience or knowledge in nutriceutical use during pregnancy. Engagement in clinical teaching, research, guideline development, or professional society activities related to maternal health or nutrition. Willingness and availability to participate in all Delphi rounds. Provision of informed consent to participate. Exclusion Criteria: * Non-obstetric or non-nutrition specialty. Less than 5 years of relevant clinical experience. Limited or no experience with nutriceutical counseling/prescribing in pregnancy. Significant undisclosed conflict of interest related to nutriceutical products. Inability or unwillingness to participate in all Delphi rounds.
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How to take part
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Venus Research Center
Cairo, Egypt
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