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Study NCT ID:
NCT00093938
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2010-01-14
First Post:
2004-10-07
Brief Title:
Cranberry Juice for Preventing Bacteria in Urine During Pregnancy
Sponsor:
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health NCCIH
Organization:
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases NIDDK
Study Overview
Official Title:
Cranberry for Prevention of Bacteriuria in Pregnancy
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2010-01
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
The purpose of this study is to determine the amount of cranberry juice that is most effective in preventing a condition in pregnant women that often leads to urinary tract infections UTIs
Detailed Description:
Asymptomatic bacteriuria ASB infection a condition in which a large number of bacteria are present in the urine often precedes the development of symptomatic UTIs UTIs are common among women and may create complications during pregnancy By incorporating cranberry juice into their diets pregnant women may be able to lower their risk for UTIs caused by ASB and cranberry juice may also prevent preterm labor and birth This study will determine the cranberry juice-containing regimen that will work best for preventing ASB in pregnant women
For the duration of their pregnancy participants in this study will be randomly assigned to one of three treatment arms cranberry juice once a day cranberry juice three times a day or a placebo beverage three times a day The level of bacteria in their urine will be measured at monthly study visits Women who test positive for a UTI will receive oral antibiotic therapy All women will be monitored throughout their pregnancies for UTIs and other related complications
For the duration of their pregnancy participants in this study will be randomly assigned to one of three treatment arms cranberry juice once a day cranberry juice three times a day or a placebo beverage three times a day The level of bacteria in their urine will be measured at monthly study visits Women who test positive for a UTI will receive oral antibiotic therapy All women will be monitored throughout their pregnancies for UTIs and other related complications
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None