RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07437248

Leucine Requirements During Pregnancy

Dietary Leucine Requirements During Early and Late Gestation in Healthy Pregnant Women

Sponsor

University of British Columbia

Enrollment

40 participants

Start Date

Apr 1, 2026

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Pregnancy Protein Dietary Analysis

Summary

This study aims to understand how much leucine, an essential amino acid, and protein building block, healthy pregnant women need during early and late pregnancy. Leucine plays an important role in supporting muscle health and fetal growth. Participants will consume carefully prepared meals and provide breath, urine samples, and one blood sample so researchers can measure how the body uses leucine at different stages of pregnancy. The results will help improve nutrition guidelines for pregnant women to better support maternal health and healthy fetal development.

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin Age: 20 YearsMax Age: 40 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This clinical trial is studying Leucine Intake for people with dietary analysis, pregnancy, and other related conditions. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include women aged 20 Years to 40 Years.

This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.

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Interventions

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENTLeucine Intake

Each hourly meal will provide one-twelfth of the participants' daily energy requirements as estimated by 1.7 Resting Energy Expenditure and adequate protein (at 1.5 g.kg.d), to maintain a metabolic steady state. The liquid shake contains protein-free powder orange-flavored drink crystals, corn oil, and water.