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Baby Bump Lifestyle Intervention Supplement Study

Not Applicable
Terminated
Conditions
Gestational Diabetes
Interventions
Dietary Supplement: Supplement
Registration Number
NCT03751813
Lead Sponsor
State University of New York at Buffalo
Brief Summary

The overall purpose of this study is to examine how natural supplements can mediate the effects of stress on fetal development during pregnancy.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
TERMINATED
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
4
Inclusion Criteria
  • Pregnant woman presenting to her first obstetrical visit for this pregnancy
  • Must be in the first trimester (<13 weeks)
  • 18 years or older
  • High-stress levels as measured by the Perceived Stress Level Questionnaire
  • Must be a single pregnancy (e.g. not twins, triplets, etc.)
Exclusion Criteria
  • Diabetes (types 1 and 2)
  • Diagnosis of gestational diabetes in prior pregnancy
  • Hyperemesis gravidarum or severe morning sickness that interferes with supplement intake
  • Major medical illnesses including but not limited to: malabsorption syndromes (Celiac's disease, Crohn's, Ulcerative Colitis), Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and other major autoimmune conditions

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
PlaceboSupplementplacebo supplement
SupplementSupplementactual supplement
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
lower blood stress markers via venous draw9 months

We hypothesize that the addition of nutrients during gestation will decrease the levels of stress hormones/reactants in pregnant women who are at high risk for stressful pregnancies.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

SUNY Buffalo

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Buffalo, New York, United States

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