Obesity Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- Women who are pregnant and aged 18 or older
- Women with a body mass index (BMI) of 18.5 or above (a standard measure of body weight relative to height)
- Women who are currently pregnant without complications such as severe bleeding, diabetes during pregnancy, severe morning sickness, or abnormal pregnancies (such as ectopic or molar pregnancies)
- Women who are at least 12 weeks pregnant
- Women carrying a single baby, confirmed by their first ultrasound
- Women currently taking multivitamin supplements may be considered, though they would be asked to stop taking those supplements if they joined the trial
Who may not be able to join:
- Women whose haemoglobin (a measure of red blood cells in the blood) is below a certain level, indicating low iron (confirm with trial site for exact threshold)
- Women whose serum ferritin (a measure of iron stored in the body) is below a certain level (confirm with trial site for exact threshold)
- Women who have blood results suggesting a high risk of having too much iron in the body (confirm with trial site for exact thresholds)
- Women with a history of blood disorders, kidney disease, liver disease, autoimmune conditions, or conditions that affect how the body absorbs nutrients
- Women who have had weight-loss (bariatric) surgery in the past
- Women who take steroid medications, anti-inflammatory drugs, or medications that affect how the stomach and gut work (such as proton-pump inhibitors for acid reflux)
- Women who are planning to give birth at home
- Women who are currently taking part in another research study
- Women carrying more than one baby (such as twins or triplets)
- Women who do not speak English
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
Contact this trial
Principal Investigator: Mary McCann, PhD, University of Ulster
Phone: +4402870123969
Contact details sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before attending.
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
* - Adjusted maternal ferritin concentrations in response to iron supplementation (ng/mL)
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 14 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.