U.S., July 25 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07725549) titled 'Multiple Micronutrient Versus Iron-Folic Acid Supplementation in Pregnant Women in Indonesia' on July 21.
Brief Summary: Micronutrient deficiencies during pregnancy may affect the mother's nutritional status and the baby's growth. This study compared two types of daily supplements for pregnant women: a multiple micronutrient supplement and an iron and folic acid supplement.
Pregnant women in Indonesia who were at 12 weeks of gestation or earlier were randomly assigned to receive one of the two supplements for eight weeks. The study measured maternal body weight, mid-upper arm circumference, hemoglobin concentration, and serum zinc ...