The Effects of Vitamin D2 Supplement During Pregnancy

Department of Medical Services Ministry of Public Health of Thailand60 enrolled

Overview

The effects of vitamin D2 supplement during pregnancy on postpartum maternal and fetal vitamin D levels: the randomized controlled trial

Vitamin D structurally similar to steroids. Made from the skin. And metabolism of the liver, kidneys, vitamin D levels in the bloodstream are two types of vitamin D 2 (Ergocalciferol) and vitamin D 3 (Cholecalciferol) Vitamin D regulates calcium and phosphorus levels in the body. Including the accumulation of minerals in the bone. Vitamin D is important in the formation of bones and teeth and the normal growth of children, affects the reabsorption of amino acids in the kidneys, regulates the amount of calcium and phosphorus in the blood Vitamin D deficiency in pregnant affects the mother and baby example high maternal blood pressure during pregnancy, diabetes during pregnancy, increase birth body weight of baby. low calcium seizures Infants, baby have bones and growth disorders. Currently, no vitamin D supplement is used in pregnant women in Thailand who attend antenatal clinics. The researcher has proposed to study the effects of vitamin D supplement during pregnancy on postpartum maternal and fetal vitamin D levels by using vitamin D 20,000IU / week

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

TRIPLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Pregnancy Early

Interventions

CalciferolDRUG

calciferol capsule

PlaceboDRUG

placebo capsule

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin age: 18 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Women who have pregnant and ANC at Rajavithi hospital * Women who have age at least 18 year * Women who have Thai nationality * Women who have pregnant of gestational age under 20week Exclusion Criteria: * Women who don't plan of delivered at Rajavithi hospital * Women who have complication of pregnancy * Woman who delivered before gestational age 37week * Women who have abnormal kidney function * Woman who have been used anticonvulsant drug or others form of vitamin d * Women who have vitamin d allergy

Locations (1)

Rajavithi hospital

Bangkok, Thailand, Thailand

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

effect of vitamin D 2 supplementation during pregnancy

To study the effect of vitamin D 2 supplementation during pregnancy on postpartum maternal and fetal vitamin D levels effects of vitamin D2 supplement during pregnancy on postpartum maternal and fetal vitamin D levels

Time frame: within 30 minute after delivered

Secondary Outcomes

vitamin D levels in maternal blood during pregnancy

To assess vitamin D levels in maternal blood during pregnancy

Time frame: at first time ANC

vitamin D levels in maternal blood after vitamin D supplementation

To assess vitamin D levels in maternal blood after vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy

Time frame: within 30 minute after delivered

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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