Assessing Folic Acid in High-Risk Pregnancy for Neural Tube Defects

Karabuk University267 enrolled

Overview

Aim of this study is to investigate and statistically reveal the prevalence and awareness of folic acid usage in pregnant women who have at least one of the risk factors for neural tube defects, to express the level of knowledge of the determined population on this subject and to present ideas to increase awareness in the society.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

267

Conditions

Neural Tube Defects Folic Acid

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 45 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: * over 18 years * Under 45 years of age * Having at least one of the risk factors for neural tube defects (family history, MTHFR gene mutation, birth defect with aneuploidy, history of GDM or known DM) for Case Group. * Singleton pregnant women Exclusion Criteria: * under 18 years old * Above 45 years old * Multiple pregnancies

Locations (1)

Prof. Dr. Cemil Tascioglu City Hospital

Istanbul, Sisli, Turkey (Türkiye)

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

High awareness level for high-risk pregnant women

Pregnant women with at least one risk factor for neural tube defects have statistically higher folic acid use and awareness than control group pregnant women.

Time frame: up to 12 weeks

Low awareness level for society, regardless of the risk situation

Low folic acid knowledge and awareness in the sample groups, regardless of risk status

Time frame: up to 12 weeks

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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