CompletedPhase 2

Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) Supplementation During Pregnancy Reduces the Risk of Preterm Birth in Threatened Preterm Labor

Thailand60 participantsStarted 2024-04-01

Plain-language summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about the effects of Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) in reducing the incidence of premature birth in threatened preterm labor The main questions it aims to answer are: * Can DHA supplementation reduce the incidence of premature birth in threatened preterm labor? * How does DHA supplementation affect pregnancy outcomes? Participants were organized into two groups * Group 1 (Intervention) Participants will be asked to take a DHA 1000mg per day * Group 2 (control) Participant will not need to take a DHA

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Singleton pregnancy * Between 24 wk to 34 wk of gestational age * Pregnant women diagnosed threatened preterm labor (with no cervical change) Exclusion Criteria: * Fetal anomalies * Multiple pregnancy * Premature rupture of membrane * Placental disorders: placenta previa, placental abruption * Fetal growth restriction * Pregnancy complication: gestational diabetes mellitus, Chronic hypertension * Allergic reaction to DHA

Questions worth asking your doctor

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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

Number of Participants with preterm birth

Timeframe: at delivery time

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06302023

SponsorKhon Kaen University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-10-07

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