NCT06302023

Brief Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about the effects of Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) in reducing the incidence of premature birth in threatened preterm labor The main questions it aims to answer are:

  • Can DHA supplementation reduce the incidence of premature birth in threatened preterm labor?
  • How does DHA supplementation affect pregnancy outcomes? Participants were organized into two groups
  • Group 1 (Intervention) Participants will be asked to take a DHA 1000mg per day
  • Group 2 (control) Participant will not need to take a DHA

Trial Health

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On Track

Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
60

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for phase_2

Timeline
Completed

Started Apr 2024

Shorter than P25 for phase_2

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

March 1, 2024

Completed
7 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

March 8, 2024

Completed
24 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

April 1, 2024

Completed
6 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

October 7, 2024

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

October 7, 2024

Completed
Last Updated

December 12, 2024

Status Verified

December 1, 2024

Enrollment Period

6 months

First QC Date

March 1, 2024

Last Update Submit

December 7, 2024

Conditions

Keywords

DHAthreatened preterm laborDocosahexaenoic acid

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Number of Participants with preterm birth

    Delivery at less than 37 weeks of gestational age

    at delivery time

Secondary Outcomes (2)

  • Rate of low birth weight neonate

    at delivery time

  • Rate of Neonatal Intensive care unit admission

    at delivery time

Study Arms (2)

DHA supplement

EXPERIMENTAL

DHA supplement 1000mg per day

Dietary Supplement: Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) 1000 mg

no DHA supplement

NO INTERVENTION

no DHA supplement

Interventions

Pregnant women will be ask to take a DHA 1000 mg per days at bedtime until delivery or 37 week of gestational age

Also known as: NOW
DHA supplement

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexfemale
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Singleton pregnancy
  • Between 24 wk to 34 wk of gestational age
  • Pregnant women diagnosed threatened preterm labor (with no cervical change)

You may not qualify if:

  • Fetal anomalies
  • Multiple pregnancy
  • Premature rupture of membrane
  • Placental disorders: placenta previa, placental abruption
  • Fetal growth restriction
  • Pregnancy complication: gestational diabetes mellitus, Chronic hypertension
  • Allergic reaction to DHA

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

KhonKaenU

Khon Kaen, KhonKaen, 40000, Thailand

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Phattharachindanuwong W, Chaiyarach S, Komwilaisak R, Saksiriwuttho P, Duangkum C, Kongwattanakul K, Kleebkaow P, Waidee T, Pongsamakthai M, Chantanavilai S, Srisataporn T. Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) Supplementation During Pregnancy Reduces the Risk of Preterm Birth in Threatened Preterm Labor. The Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial. Int J Womens Health. 2025 Mar 30;17:937-945. doi: 10.2147/IJWH.S518312. eCollection 2025.

MeSH Terms

Interventions

Docosahexaenoic Acids

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Fatty Acids, Omega-3Dietary Fats, UnsaturatedDietary FatsFatsLipidsFatty Acids, UnsaturatedFatty AcidsFish OilsOils

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 2
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Fellow, Maternal and Fetal medicine department, Obstetrics and gynecology department

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

March 1, 2024

First Posted

March 8, 2024

Study Start

April 1, 2024

Primary Completion

October 7, 2024

Study Completion

October 7, 2024

Last Updated

December 12, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-12

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will share
Shared Documents
STUDY PROTOCOL, SAP, ICF, CSR, ANALYTIC CODE
Time Frame
1 year 4 months

Locations