Status:
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Iodine Impact on Thyroid Function and Psychomotor Development, Observational Study in the Portuguese Minho Region
Lead Sponsor:
University of Minho
Collaborating Sponsors:
Instituto Nacional de Saúde Dr Ricardo Jorge, Portugal
Clinical Academic Center (2CA-Braga)
Conditions:
Iodine Deficiency
Thyroid
Eligibility:
FEMALE
18-50 years
Brief Summary
Full intellectual capabilities are achieved only if crucial nutrients are present during development. Iodine deficiency is the most common cause of preventable brain harm in infants. Because of its cr...
Detailed Description
Iodine is essential for intellectual development. Its deficiency, alone, is the most frequent cause of preventable brain harm in infants. Iodine is required to synthesize thyroid hormones, key compone...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Women of who intend to become pregnant or are pregnant, able to read, write and provide informed consent
Exclusion
- Women transferred from outside the study health centres during pregnancy and women taking iodine supplementation before recruitment.
- Women not intending to deliver at Hospital de Braga.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 10 2020
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
January 10 2026
Estimated Enrollment :
304 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04288531
Start Date
January 10 2020
End Date
January 10 2026
Last Update
November 15 2024
Active Locations (10)
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1
Usf Maxisaude
Braga, Portugal, 4700-036
2
Usf Braga Norte
Braga, Portugal, 4700-395
3
Usf Ruães
Braga, Portugal, 4700-565
4
Usf S. Lourenço
Braga, Portugal, 4705-414