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What is the
study?
This is a
study of women with heavier body weights in
Cincinnati looking at the benefits of a
supplement containing an omega-3 fatty acid
in pregnancy. |
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Why Omega-3
Supplements?
Omega-3
supplements are important for your baby’s
growth and development. They may help women
reduce their risk of developing gestational
diabetes, and diabetes later in life. |
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In this study you will receive:
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Free prenatal
vitamins (if you are not currently taking them)
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Free dietary
analysis by a registered dietitian
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Gift cards for
your time will be provided at the study visits
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What is
expected if I enroll?
You will be asked
to visit the General Clinical Research Center (GCRC) at
Children’s Hospital three times during your pregnancy.
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At
your visits:
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Come
to the GCRC before eating
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A
small blood sample will be taken
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Free
breakfast will be served
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Discuss your normal diet with a
registered dietitian
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On
the first visit, you will be randomly
assigned to the control group or omega-3
supplement group
At
the time your baby is born:
- Samples will be taken from the placenta
to study its function
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Where is the study taking place?
General Clinical Research Center (GCRC)
Children's Hospital
Medical Center
3333 Burnet Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45229-3039 |
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Will I be compensated?
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Bus tokens or
free parking
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Free breakfast
at the first and third pregnancy visits
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Free dietary
analysis by a registered dietitian
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A $50.00 gift
card at the first visit, a book at the second visit,
and a $100.00 gift card at the third visit
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Can I change my mind after I sign-up?
Yes, you can
withdraw at any time from the study. If you decide to
withdraw you can notify us in writing or by phone at:
Omega-3
Pregnancy Study
University Of Cincinnati
Department of Nutritional Sciences
3202 Eden Ave. ML 0394
Cincinnati, OH 45267-0394
513-558-7042 or 513-558-7041
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Study
Investigators:
Debra Krummel,
PhD, RD
UC Dept. of Nutritional Sciences
Theresa Powell, PhD
UC Dept. of Obstetrics & Gynecology
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Supported by:
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Office of Research
on Women's Health (ORWH)
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National Institutes of Health (NIH)
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National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
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University of Cincinnati
Department of Nutritional Sciences
Department of Ob/Gyn
3202 Eden Ave. ML 0394
Cincinnati, OH 45267-0394 |
