NCT03232762

Brief Summary

The purpose of the study is to compare 3 different diets in pregnancy, equal in calories, and fats, different in refined grains compared to whole grains as a source of carbohydrates, and in calories from carbohydrate, compared to protein as a source of calories.The hypothesis is that there will be differences in the specified outcomes because the proportions of macronutrients are significant. The primary objective is to detect differences in weight gain.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
303

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Oct 2017

Typical duration for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

July 25, 2017

Completed
3 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

July 28, 2017

Completed
2 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

October 3, 2017

Completed
1.9 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

August 22, 2019

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

August 22, 2019

Completed
Last Updated

November 13, 2019

Status Verified

November 1, 2019

Enrollment Period

1.9 years

First QC Date

July 25, 2017

Last Update Submit

November 11, 2019

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Differences in weight gain

    6 Months

Secondary Outcomes (2)

  • Pre-Term Birth Rate

    6 Months

  • Neonatal Weight

    6 Months

Study Arms (2)

Diet A

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

high proportion of calories from refined grains as a carbohydrate source

Dietary Supplement: Refined Grains

Diet B

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

a high proportion of calories from whole grains

Dietary Supplement: Whole Grains

Interventions

Refined GrainsDIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

In week one each patient will have a text message or phone call to report on her diet and the information will be recorded as an attempt to assure compliance.

Diet A
Whole GrainsDIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

In week one each patient will have a text message or phone call to report on her diet and the information will be recorded as an attempt to assure compliance.

Diet B

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 45 Years
Sexfemale(Gender-based eligibility)
Gender Eligibility DetailsAll will be pregnant women
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • All normal pregnant patients who will be more than three months from term

You may not qualify if:

  • Illness making it a high risk pregnancy
  • Chronic renal disease
  • Malignancy
  • Congestive heart failure
  • Diabetes
  • Hypertension

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

New York University School of Medicine

New York, New York, 10016, United States

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Sun H, Yamada P, Paetow A, Chan M, Arslan A, Landberg R, Dominguez-Bello MG, Young BK. A randomized controlled trial of the effects of whole grains versus refined grains diets on the microbiome in pregnancy. Sci Rep. 2022 May 7;12(1):7509. doi: 10.1038/s41598-022-11571-4.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

ObesityHypertensionPre-EclampsiaBreast FeedingBirth Weight

Interventions

Whole Grains

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

OverweightOvernutritionNutrition DisordersNutritional and Metabolic DiseasesBody WeightSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and SymptomsVascular DiseasesCardiovascular DiseasesHypertension, Pregnancy-InducedPregnancy ComplicationsFemale Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy ComplicationsUrogenital DiseasesFeeding BehaviorBehavior

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Edible GrainCrops, AgriculturalFoodDiet, Food, and NutritionPhysiological PhenomenaSeedsFood and Beverages

Study Officials

  • Bruce Young, MD

    NYU Langone Health

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
PREVENTION
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

July 25, 2017

First Posted

July 28, 2017

Study Start

October 3, 2017

Primary Completion

August 22, 2019

Study Completion

August 22, 2019

Last Updated

November 13, 2019

Record last verified: 2019-11

Locations