Vitamin d trial aims to protect pregnant women from Life-Threatening conditions
NCT ID NCT07510568
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether taking 2,000 IU of vitamin D daily during pregnancy can prevent preeclampsia, eclampsia, and HELLP syndrome in about 2,000 pregnant women in Uganda. Half the women will receive vitamin D and half a placebo, and researchers will track outcomes up to six weeks after delivery. The goal is to find a simple, low-cost way to improve maternal and baby health.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Phase 4
Runs after approval, following long-term safety and how well the treatment works in everyday use.
- Participants
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About 1,980 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Jun 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: Women of age ≥ 18 years, who attend ANC services at St. Mary's Hospital Lacor, satisfying the following criteria: * with a viable intrauterine pregnancy, * at gestational age at recruitment between 13 weeks 0 days and 27 weeks 6 days, and * who consented to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * women already on Vitamin D treatment prescribed by a physician.
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