Biotin Status in Pregnancy
Sponsored by University of Arkansas
About this trial
Last updated 11 years ago
Study ID
3114301
Status
Completed
Type
Interventional
Phase
N/A
Placebo
No
Accepting
18 to 40 Years
Female
Trial Timing
Ended 11 years ago
What is this trial about?
The purpose of this study is to estimate the number of pregnant women who, during pregnancy, have low levels of the vitamin biotin. The hypothesis of this study is that a large number of pregnant women will have low biotin levels. This information will be used to later determine if low biotin levels during pregnancy cause certain birth defects.
What are the participation requirements?
Inclusion Criteria
* age 18-40
* in early pregnancy (less than 15 weeks gestation)
* under care of physician
* normal pregnancy
* taking prenatal vitamin with less than 30 mcg biotin
Exclusion Criteria
* prenatal vitamin with greater than 30 mcg biotin
* antibiotic use
* known renal disease
* drug, alcohol abuse
* gastric bypass
* daily diet high in biotin
* use of certain meal replacement products high in biotin
* previous history of children with birth defects