Differences between sun exposure and vitamin D supplementation on blood pressure of pregnant women and size of newborn babies

Differences in the effect of sun exposure and vitamin D supplementation on blood pressure of pregnant women and anthropometric status of newborn babies

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN87262826

Enrollment

108

Registered

2022-02-03

Start date

2021-08-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2022-02-21

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Conditions

Prevention of vitamin D deficiency in pregnant women Pregnancy and Childbirth

Interventions

Participants are randomly divided into three groups using a computerized random number. Group 1 receives standard therapy (Calcium, Fe) plus sun exposure three times every week for 15

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Female

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Pregnant women with 20 weeks gestation 2. 25(OH)D less than 30 ng/mL

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Blood pressure more than 140/90 mmHg 2. Having diabetes therapy 3. Consumed vitamin D supplementation

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
25(OH)D is measured using ELFA method before and after intervention	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1. Blood pressure is measured using a tensimeter before intervention and every three weeks 2. Anthropometry of the newborn is measured using weighing scale and microtoise at delivery	—

Countries

Indonesia

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026