NCT03005496

Brief Summary

This study is a controlled trial which compares the effect of zinc, beta-carotene, and Vitamin D3 supplementation in pregnant women which has preterm birth. The measured outcome is zinc, vitamin A, and 25(OH)D level in serum and placenta, MyD88, TRIF, NFκB, and IL-1β levels in placenta.

Trial Health

100
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
56

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for phase_4

Timeline
Completed

Started Jan 2017

Shorter than P25 for phase_4

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

December 19, 2016

Completed
10 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

December 29, 2016

Completed
3 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

January 1, 2017

Completed
3 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

April 1, 2017

Completed
2 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

June 1, 2017

Completed
Last Updated

November 21, 2017

Status Verified

November 1, 2017

Enrollment Period

3 months

First QC Date

December 19, 2016

Last Update Submit

November 18, 2017

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (10)

  • placenta MyD88

    Placenta MyD88 will be measured by immunochemistry. The level will be compared between intervention and control group (percentage)

    1 year

  • placenta TRIF

    Placenta TRIF will be measured by immunochemistry. The level will be compared between intervention and control group (percentage)

    1 year

  • Placenta NFkB

    Placenta NFkB will be measured by immunochemistry. The level will be compared between intervention and control group (percentage)

    1 year

  • Placenta 25(OH)D

    Placenta 25(OH)D will be measured by LC-MS. The level will be compared between intervention and control group (ng/mL)

    1 year

  • Placenta vitamin A

    Placenta vitamin A will be measured by LC-MS. The level will be compared between intervention and control group (ng/mL)

    1 year

  • Placenta zinc

    Placenta zinc will be measured by ICP-MS. The level will be compared between intervention and control group (ug/L)

    1 year

  • Placenta IL-1B

    Placenta IL-1B will be measured by ELISA. The level will be compared between intervention and control group (pg/mL)

    1 year

  • Serum zinc

    Serum zinc will be measured by ICP-MS. The level will be compared between intervention and control group (ug/L)

    1 year

  • Serum 25(OH)D

    Serum 25(OH)D will be measured by LC-MS. The level will be compared between intervention and control group (ng/mL)

    1 year

  • Serum vitamin A

    Serum vitamin A will be measured by LC-MS. The level will be compared between intervention and control group (ng/mL)

    1 year

Study Arms (2)

Intervention

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

* Nifedipin 4x10 mg oral * Dexamethasone 2x6 mg iv for 2 days * Zinc 50 mg/day * Beta-carotene 25,000 IU * Vitamin D3 50,000 IU/weekly

Drug: ZincDrug: NifedipineDrug: Beta CaroteneDrug: Vitamin D3Drug: Dexamethasone

Control

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

* Nifedipin 4x10 mg * Dexamethasone 2x6 mg iv for 2 days

Drug: NifedipineDrug: Dexamethasone

Interventions

ZincDRUG

included in intervention arm

Also known as: Zinc Picolinate 50 mg
Intervention

included in intervention and control arm

Also known as: Nifedipine 10 mg
ControlIntervention

included in intervention arm

Also known as: Beta carotene 25,000 IU
Intervention

included in intervention arm

Also known as: Cholecalciferol 50,000 IU
Intervention

included in intervention and control arm

Also known as: Dexamethasone 6 mg
ControlIntervention

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 40 Years
Sexfemale
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • Pregnant women who has preterm birth in 26-36 weeks gestational age

You may not qualify if:

  • Multiple pregnancy
  • Drug allergy
  • Intra Uterine Growth Retardation (IUGR) is detected
  • Congenital malformation in fetus was found
  • Preterm Premature Rupture of Membrane (PPROM)
  • Maternal complication such as gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, gestational diabetes mellitus, heart disease, infection, and autoimmune disease

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Premature Birth

Interventions

Zincpicolinic acidNifedipinebeta CaroteneCholecalciferolDexamethasone

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Obstetric Labor, PrematureObstetric Labor ComplicationsPregnancy ComplicationsFemale Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy ComplicationsUrogenital Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Metals, HeavyElementsInorganic ChemicalsTransition ElementsMetalsDihydropyridinesPyridinesHeterocyclic Compounds, 1-RingHeterocyclic CompoundsCarotenoidsPolyenesAlkenesHydrocarbons, AcyclicHydrocarbonsOrganic ChemicalsCyclohexenesCyclohexanesCycloparaffinsHydrocarbons, AlicyclicHydrocarbons, CyclicTerpenesPigments, BiologicalBiological FactorsCholestenesCholestanesSteroidsFused-Ring CompoundsPolycyclic CompoundsSterolsVitamin DSecosteroidsMembrane LipidsLipidsPregnadienetriolsPregnadienesPregnanesSteroids, Fluorinated

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 4
Allocation
NON RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
BASIC SCIENCE
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
MD

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

December 19, 2016

First Posted

December 29, 2016

Study Start

January 1, 2017

Primary Completion

April 1, 2017

Study Completion

June 1, 2017

Last Updated

November 21, 2017

Record last verified: 2017-11

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will share

The research findings will be disseminated via publication of results, submission of information to public accessible databases, or meetings