Effects of Vitamin D on Health Promotion During Pregnancy and Its Impact on Prematurity-Related Outcome

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF ÉVORA · Mar 2, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

The VitDTracking study is researching how vitamin D levels during pregnancy affect the health of mothers and their babies, particularly looking at the risk of premature births. This is important because many pregnant women in Portugal may not have enough vitamin D, which can lead to various health issues for both the mother and the child. The study aims to understand these connections better so that health outcomes can be improved, particularly in reducing the number of avoidable early births.

If you are a pregnant woman living in the Alentejo region and are 16 years or older, you may be eligible to participate in this study. To join, you would need to understand Portuguese and be willing to sign a consent form after learning more about the study. Participants can expect to contribute to important research that could help improve the health of future mothers and their babies in Portugal.

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Pregnant women's living in the Alentejo region aged 16 years or older, who after disclosure and clarification of doubts, agree to participate in the study with signed informed consent.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Language barrier (lack of basic understanding of Portuguese).