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Not Yet RecruitingACTRN12623001343695

The Bugs & Bumps RCT Study: Investigating the effect of gut-focused prenatal dietary advice on maternal diet quality, early life microbiome, inflammation, and child socio-emotional and neurocognitive outcomes

This study is not yet recruiting in Australia. It focuses on Poor prenatal diet quality; Poorer prenatal mental wellbeing; Disturbances in the prenatal vaginal microbiome; Disturbances in the maternal gut microbiome; Elevated inflammatory markers in pregnancy; Elevated child emotional behaviour problems; Developmental trajectory of the infant gut microbiome; Elevated inflammatory markers in infancy; Poorer child neurocognition; Poorer child temperament; Elevated respiratory health problems; Elevated allergies; Poorer pregnancy outcomes; Poorer infant diet quality.

Mental health, Poor prenatal diet quality, ...BehavioralFrom 18 Years to No limit

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The registry describes this research topic: “The Bugs & Bumps study: the effect of a smartphone app on diet quality in pregnancy to support maternal and child mental health-related outcomes”. This is an interventional study. The registry lists a target sample size of 120. Recruitment status at the registry update of 2024-05-31: not yet recruiting. Read the original description and eligibility criteria, and confirm the practical details with the study team.

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Study start dateJuly 15, 2024
Recruitment status
Not Yet Recruiting
Enrollment listed in the registry
120
Sponsor
Deakin University
Sponsor type
University
Study type
Behavioral
Intervention type
Psychotherapy / behavioral intervention, Lifestyle, Prevention
Study phase
Not ApplicableFormal phases are mostly used for medication studies and some device studies. Some studies do not use a phase.
Locations
Australia
Age range
From 18 Years to No limit
Official registry ID
ACTRN12623001343695
Official title
The Bugs & Bumps RCT Study: Investigating the effect of gut-focused prenatal dietary advice on maternal diet quality, early life microbiome, inflammation, and child socio-emotional and neurocognitive outcomes

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Australia · 1 site
  • Barwon Health - Geelong Hospital campus
    Geelong
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What is this study trying to understand?

This study is exploring digital app or tool for people with mental health. Participants may complete study visits, assessments, or follow-up activities defined by the research team. Direct benefit is not guaranteed. The detailed objective is not always clearly listed in the public registry; the study team can confirm.

What is a behavioral study?

This appears to be a behavioral / psychological / psychosocial study. The listed phase is Not Applicable. Ask the study team what that means in practice for safety, monitoring, and criteria.

Who might this study be for?

This study may concern people with mental health; age range: From 18 Years to No limit. The criteria appear fairly specific, but you should not assume you are eligible. The study team must confirm diagnosis, age, exclusions, available locations, and next steps.

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Who is behind this study?

This study is sponsored by Deakin University, which appears to be a university. The listed contact or investigator is Samantha Dawson. If available, it can be useful to check the sponsor website, collaborators, investigator affiliation, and the official registry before deciding. HopeStage does not judge the quality of a sponsor or researcher, but helps you identify what to verify.

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