Iodine Status in Pregnant Women and Their Newborns: is Congenital Hypothyroidism Related to Iodin… (NCT00505479) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Iodine Status in Pregnant Women and Their Newborns: is Congenital Hypothyroidism Related to Iodine Deficiency in Pregnancy?
ChinaStarted 2007-05
Plain-language summary
Iodine is an essential component of thyroid hormone, which is necessary for many metabolic processes as well as the maturation of the CNS. Deficiencies of iodine have deleterious effects on both pregnant women and infants. The iodine status of the population after implementation of the universal salt iodization program in Zhejiang province has not been known. This study was to determine whether pregnant women show evidence of iodine deficiency, and to examine the correlation between maternal urine iodine concentration and newborn thyroid function.
Who can participate
Age range
20 Years – 40 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Pregnant women in Zhejiang province (and their newborns)
Exclusion Criteria:
* Endocrine disease
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1This study looks at whether iodine deficiency during pregnancy is linked to congenital hypothyroidism in newborns — given my situation, is my iodine level something my doctor should be testing for right now?
2Since this trial is observational and focused on measuring iodine status rather than testing a treatment, what would actually happen to me and my baby if we participated — are there any risks involved in the measurements or sample collection?
3The recruitment status for this study is listed as unknown, so is it still actively enrolling, and if not, are there similar studies or monitoring programs my care team could connect me with?
4If iodine deficiency is found to be a concern in my pregnancy, what are the current standard-of-care options for addressing it, and would joining a study like this change or delay any treatment my doctor might recommend?
5How would the results of this kind of study affect decisions about newborn thyroid screening, and is there anything I should be asking about my baby's thyroid testing at birth regardless of whether I join this trial?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.