The Absorption of Vitamin B12 Among Healthy Pregnant Women (NCT00730093) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
The Absorption of Vitamin B12 Among Healthy Pregnant Women
Denmark27 participantsStarted 2008-08
Plain-language summary
During pregnancy the woman uses more vitamin B12, but we do not know, whether it is through increased absorption or it eats into the womans vitamin B12 deposit . Sufficient B-vitamin is crucial for the normal development af foetus during pregnancy.
In Denmark the National Board of Health recommend an intake of Folic Acid, from the day the woman wishes to be pregnant and to the 12. week of gestation, but there is no recommendation for vitamin B12. We will measure the vitamin B12 absorption with a new non-radioactive test, CobaSorb.
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Who can participate
Age range
20 Years – 40 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* the 13 week of gestation +/- 1 week (only fore pregnant women)
* Between 20- 40 years
* Northern European
* abel to read and understand danish
Exclusion Criteria:
* treatment with vitamin B12 within the last 5 years
* daily intake of vitamins that contain more than 1µg vitamin B12
* infectious disease
* systemic disease
* daily use of medicine that interferes with vitamin B12
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.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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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.
What they're measuring
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Change in vitamin B12 absorption during pregnancy, measured with CobaSorb.