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Omega 3 Supplementation for Pregnancy (TOTS Trial)
TOTS Trial Summary
This trial plans to learn more about how an omega-3 fatty acid supplement effects triglyceride levels in pregnancy. Triglycerides are a type of fat found in your blood. Your body converts extra calories into triglycerides to be stored and used later for energy. It is normal for triglyceride levels to go up during pregnancy however some women have levels that are ~30-40% higher than normal when they reach their third trimester of pregnancy. Having high triglycerides in pregnancy may be related to an increased chance of having a baby that is large for their age. The goal of this study is to determine if taking an omega-3 fatty acid
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- You have been taking steroids for a long time.You use tobacco or illegal drugs.You had high blood pressure or gave birth prematurely before 34 weeks during pregnancy due to pre-eclampsia or gestational hypertension.You have had diabetes during pregnancy in the past.You have diabetes or a condition called prediabetes before getting pregnant.
- Group 1: Safflower Oil Supplement
- Group 2: Omega 3 Supplementation
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
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What qualifications must individuals possess to partake in this clinical experiment?
"To qualify for this trial, individuals must be in a reproductive state and within the age range of 0-39. At present, approximately 40 participants need to be enrolled."
Does the study encompass participants aged 75 and above?
"The criteria for taking part in this trial demands that participants are between the ages of 0 and 39. Additionally, there are 21 clinical trials specifically tailored to those younger than 18 and 34 studies available for elderly patients above 65 years old."
How many enrollees are part of this research effort?
"Indeed, the details on clinicaltrials.gov demonstrate that this clinical trial is actively searching for volunteers. It was initially posted on November 29th 2021 and last updated April 12th 2022, with 40 participants being sought from two sites."
Are potential participants still able to join in this research endeavor?
"Affirmative. According to information available on clinicaltrials.gov, this study is currently inviting volunteers and was first made public on November 29th 2021. As of April 12th 2022, the trial has two locations where it needs 40 participants in total."
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