Status:

RECRUITING

Comparison of The Effect of 5-MTHF and Folic Acid Supplementation in Increasing Red Blood Cell Folate in Pregnant Women

Lead Sponsor:

Dr. Soetomo General Hospital

Collaborating Sponsors:

Prodia Diacro Laboratories P.T.

Simex Pharmaceutical Indonesia

Conditions:

Pregnant Women

Eligibility:

FEMALE

25-35 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the efficacy of 5-methyltetrahydrofolate (5-MTHF) and folic acid supplementation in increasing red blood cell (RBC) folate levels in pregnant women. T...

Detailed Description

This prospective, double-blind, randomized controlled trial (RCT) aims to evaluate and compare the efficacy of 5-methyltetrahydrofolate (5-MTHF) and folic acid supplementation in increasing red blood ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Pregnant women with a gestational age of 9-14 weeks
  • Age: 25 - 35 years old
  • Have normal BMI (18.5-24.9 kg/m2)
  • Declared healthy based on previous health examinations
  • Hb \> 11 g/dl

Exclusion

  • Pregnant women with upper gastrointestinal disease
  • History or current use of drugs interacting with folate metabolism (e.g., Methotrexate)
  • History or current use of antiepileptic therapy
  • Concomitant use of Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPI), antacid, and AH2 receptor blocker

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 1 2025

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

January 1 2026

Estimated Enrollment :

100 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06935630

Start Date

January 1 2025

End Date

January 1 2026

Last Update

April 29 2025

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Mulyorejo Public Health

Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia, 60114