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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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