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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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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105 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2022
- Finished
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Sep 2024
- 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.
- Ages
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18 to 45 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- 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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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * pregnant women in gestational week \<15 Exclusion Criteria: * multi-fetal pregnancy * known disorder to the metabolism of vitamin D, calcium or phosphate (e.g. adrenal gland disorders, kidney disease) * ongoing treatment with vitamin D of ≥10 µg/day * difficulties understanding the study information
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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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