Biotin Status in Pregnancy

Biotin Deficiency Clinical Trial

Official title: Biotin Status in Pregnancy

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

The purpose of this study is to estimate the number of pregnant women who, during pregnancy, have low levels of the vitamin biotin. The hypothesis of this study is that a large number of pregnant women will have low biotin levels. This information will be used to later determine if low biotin levels during pregnancy cause certain birth defects.

Clinical Trial Description

n/a

Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor), Primary Purpose: Basic Science

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Biotin Deficiency
• Biotinidase Deficiency

• NCT number: NCT00894920
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: University of Arkansas
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: August 2009
• Completion date: February 2015