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NCT05119868 Effects of the Mediterranean Diet During Pregnancy on the Onset of Allergies in the Offspring

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NCT ID NCT05119868
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Federico II University
Condition Allergies
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 276 participants
Start Date 2021-11-02
Primary Completion 2025-01-10

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex Female only
Min Age 20 Years
Max Age 35 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Nutritional intervention based on Mediterranean Diet

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 276 participants in total. It began in 2021-11-02 with a primary completion date of 2025-01-10.

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Brief Summary

Allergy prevalence is increasing steadily with some describing as the "epidemic of the twenty-first century". Maternal diet during pregnancy has been linked to offspring allergy risk, so it represents a potential target for allergy prevention. The Mediterranean Diet (MD) is considered one of the healthiest dietary models which exerts regulatory effects on immune system, due to the synergistic and interactive combinations of nutrients. We aim to study the effects of MD in pregnancy on the onset of allergic diseases at 2 years of age in the offspring.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: \- healthy women (aged 20-35 years), at first trimester of pregnancy, of at risk for atopy baby Exclusion Criteria: * concomitant presence of infections; * concomitant presence of malignancies; * concomitant presence of major gastrointestinal malformations; * concomitant presence of immunodeficiencies; * concomitant presence of autoimmune diseases; * concomitant presence of chronic inflammatory bowel diseases; * concomitant presence of functional gastrointestinal disorders; * concomitant presence of celiac disease; * history of abdominal surgery with gastrointestinal resection; * concomitant presence of neuropsychiatric disorders; * concomitant presence of central nervous system disorders; * vegan diet; * twin pregnancy; * concomitant presence of genetic disorders; * concomitant presence of metabolic disorders.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Roberto Berni Canani

✉ berni@unina.it

📞 0817462680

Principal Investigator

Roberto Berni Canani

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Department of Traslational Medical Science at University of Naples Federico II

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT05119868 clinical trial?

This trial is open to female participants only, aged 20 Years or older, up to 35 Years, studying Allergies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT05119868 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT05119868 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at berni@unina.it for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT05119868 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Naples, Italy, Naples, Italy.

Who is sponsoring the NCT05119868 clinical trial?

NCT05119868 is sponsored by Federico II University. The principal investigator is Roberto Berni Canani at Department of Traslational Medical Science at University of Naples Federico II. The trial plans to enroll 276 participants.

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