Status:
COMPLETED
Influence of Pregnancy and Post-partum Feeding Method (Breastfeeding Versus Bottlefeeding) on Maternal Hemodynamics (Central and Peripheral) and Vascular Function
Lead Sponsor:
University Hospital, Ghent
Conditions:
Healthy
Eligibility:
FEMALE
20-40 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study will evaluate the physiological and pathophysiological determinants of pregnancy and feeding method on the maternal cardiovascular system. This includes non-invasive measurements.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age between 20 and 40 years old
- Singleton pregnancy
- First pregnancy at the minimum age of 18 years
- In good health, especially no cardiovascular diseases, diabetes or a BMI \> 30 kg/m2
- Capable in understanding properly the ICF and the investigators
Exclusion
- On chronic medication, especially antihypertensive or antidiabetical drugs
- Multiple pregnancy
- First pregnancy before the age of 18 years old
- Smoking more than 10 cigarettes/day, drinking more than 3 units of alcohol/day or more than 5-6 units of caffeine-containing drinks
- The use of any extralegally drugs
- Not able to have reliable blood pressure or hemodynamic data at screening
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 1 2008
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
January 1 2010
Estimated Enrollment :
150 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00699738
Start Date
July 1 2008
End Date
January 1 2010
Last Update
May 24 2012
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University Hospital Ghent
Ghent, Belgium, 9000