Plain-English translation of NCT05862363 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 a microbiota-directed balanced energy protein supplement (MD-BEP) can help improve gut health and reduce intestinal inflammation in undernourished pregnant women. The researchers want to understand how the gut bacteria differ between women with low body weight versus healthy weight, and whether this special supplement can make a meaningful difference in pregnancy outcomes and the health of both mother and baby.
Undernutrition and poor gut health are serious problems for women of reproductive age in Bangladesh and South Asia. This study aims to find out if targeted nutritional supplementation can repair damaged intestines and improve maternal and infant health in this vulnerable population.
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If you join this study, you will receive either a specialized nutritional supplement or a standard nutritional supplement for the rest of your pregnancy and 3 months after your baby is born. You will have several clinic visits where doctors will collect blood and stool samples, measure your weight and health markers, and perform one endoscopy procedure (a small camera to look inside your stomach). The study also includes follow-up monitoring of your newborn for the first 6 months of life.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Aug 20, 2026 · Not medical advice
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