10 Clinical Trials for Various Conditions
Question: How effective is folic acid-fortified iodized salt in increasing serum folate concentrations among non-pregnant and non-lactating women of reproductive age? Hypothesis: Folic acid-fortified iodized salt can increase serum folate levels and serve as a policy consideration in salt fortification with both iodine and folic acid to reduce serious and fatal birth defects.
Question: How effective is folic acid-fortified iodized salt in increasing serum folate concentrations among non-pregnant and non-lactating women of reproductive age? Hypothesis: Folic acid-fortified iodized salt can increase serum folate levels and serve as a policy consideration in salt fortification with both iodine and folic acid to reduce serious and fatal birth defects.
Aim 1: Assess directional signal of effect of fortified salt with folic acid and iodine on blood serum folate levels. It will be accomplished by feasibility pre-test/post-test clinical study by estimating mean and variability of serum blood folate levels effects of folic acid fortified salt. Hypothesis: Fortified salt with folic acid and iodine will increase serum blood folate levels from baseline by month 1. Aim 2: Assess feasibility and acceptability of salt fortified with folic acid and iodine. Feasibility will be measured by 1) subjects' refusal rate of consent by 30 subjects during 6-month enrollment period; 2) method of determining salt consumption (weighting the saltshaker pre and post); 3) completion rates of study protocols from baseline to follow up. Hypothesis 1a: Completion of all blood draw visits will be 90-100%. Acceptability will be measured by 1) completion rate of daily salt logs; 2) consumption of salt by weighting saltshakers; 3) attitude towards taste and color difference. Hypothesis 1b: Completion rate (90-100%) of daily salt logs will range from 90-100% of participants and 2) consumption of salt will range from 90-100% of participants. Dietary surveys will be employed to document dietary habits and estimated daily FA intake in the sample population. Feasibility and acceptability of dietary surveys will be measured by willingness to answer survey questions. Hypothesis 1c: Completion rate of dietary surveys will range 90-100%.
New research suggests that about 1 in 8 children may be diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the United States. This could be due to several reasons which remain unknown. This study invites mothers who have given birth to children in the United States to share their experiences with diet and supplementation during pregnancy. The purpose of this study is to understand the role of a mother's diet, social standing, and supplementation with folate or folic acid may have on her child's future development of autism. Comparisons will be made between mothers of children who have a child with an official ASD diagnosis from a clinician to mothers of children without an ASD diagnosis. Findings from this study can be used to help identify risk factors for ASD risk.
This is a study investigating folate deficiency (lack of folic acid in the blood) in patients who take the drug olaparib to treat their advanced ovarian or breast cancer.
The purpose of this research study is to screen for metabolic abnormalities that are maternal risk factors for having a child with autism.
Question: How effective is fortified iodized salt with folic acid (FISFA) in increasing serum and red blood cell folate in non-lactating, non-pregnant women of reproductive age in the country of Zambia who do not have active food fortification with a folic acid program? Participants will: * Consume salt with folic acid instead of their regular salt for 6 months * Have a blood draw 4 times * Fill out surveys
This is an observational study in which patients who have been prescribed Néevo®/NéevoDHA® are invited to participate in surveys about their pregnancy and experiences with Néevo®/NéevoDHA®. The purpose of this study is to increase the understanding of the role of L-methylfolate among patients who are candidates for Néevo®/NéevoDHA®, provide patients with personalized education and support during their pregnancies, and contribute to the overall understanding of the needs and concerns of women facing intermediate- to high-risk pregnancies.
This study is a multi-site, retrospective chart review to determine the effect of Neevo® or NeevoDHA® (with higher folate and B12) versus standard prenatal vitamins on hemoglobin (Hgb) levels in pregnant women throughout the course of pregnancy. Neevo® is a prescription medical food indicated for the dietary management of women under a doctor's care who face high risk pregnancies, older overactive bladder (OB) patients and patients unable to fully metabolize folic acid. Data will be collected from existing patient charts of subjects administered Neevo® or NeevoDHA® daily compared to subjects administered a prenatal vitamin daily.
This study is a multi-site, retrospective chart review to determine the effect of Neevo® or Neevo®DHA (with higher folate and B12) versus standard prenatal vitamins on hemoglobin (Hgb) levels in pregnant women throughout the course of pregnancy. Neevo® is a prescription medical food indicated for the dietary management of women under a doctor's care who face high risk pregnancies, older overactive bladder (OB) patients and patients unable to fully metabolize folic acid. Data will be collected from existing patient charts of subjects administered Neevo® or Neevo®DHA daily compared to subjects administered a prenatal vitamin daily.