Plain-English translation of NCT05119868 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing whether eating a Mediterranean diet during pregnancy can help prevent allergies from developing in your baby. The Mediterranean diet is rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and healthy fats like olive oil, and research suggests it may help protect a baby's developing immune system. Researchers will follow pregnant women and their babies for 2 years to see if this eating pattern makes a real difference.
Allergies in children are becoming more common, and scientists have found that what a mother eats during pregnancy may affect whether her baby develops allergies later. This study aims to find out if this dietary approach can be an effective and simple way to prevent allergies before they start.
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If you join this study, you will receive either standard prenatal care plus guidance on the Mediterranean diet from a certified dietitian, or standard prenatal care alone. You'll continue your regular obstetrical visits, and researchers will follow you and your baby through age 2 to monitor for allergies and overall health. The study will track how your pregnancy progresses and whether the dietary approach affects your baby's allergy risk.
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Italy
Sponsor
Federico II University
Enrollment target
~276 participants
Started
November 2021
Primary completion
January 2025
This trial's estimated completion date has passed — the record may not be fully up to date.
Age range
20 Years – 35 Years
Sex
Female only
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in February 2026.
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Central contact
Roberto Berni Canani
Department of Traslational Medical Science at University of Naples Federico II
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