Clinical trials: Micronutrient Deficiencies
Iron Deficiency Anaemia, Stunting
Zambia Micronutrient Powder Trial Effectiveness Study
Addressing micronutrient deficiencies in Zambia is recognized as a national priority by the government due to its major contribution to morbidity and mortality among children, especially infants in their formative years.
- Trial name
- NCT01878734
- Testing
- Micronutrient Powders
- Where
- Zambia
- Volunteers
- 631 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Micronutrient Deficiencies, Anemia
Effectiveness of Multiple Micro-nutrient Fortified Fudge on Nutritional Status of 3-5 Years of Age Children
Multiple micro-nutrient deficiencies in Pakistan is wide spread, there is dire need to address these by using smart solutions, among them multiple fortified product (fudge) is an alternate possible way to address this issue.
- Conditions
- Micronutrient Deficiencies, Anemia, Fortification, Undernutrition
- Trial name
- NCT03450174
- Testing
- Formative messgaes, Fortified product, Fortified product plus
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 480 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore - Pakistan
Malnutrition, Diabetes
Efficacy of Zinc Fortified Fermented Wheat Flour
Zinc is a pivotal micronutrient that participates in numerous essential metabolic pathways within the human body. Its multifaceted role makes the manifestations of zinc deficiency remarkably nonspecific and age-dependent.
- Conditions
- Malnutrition, Diabetes, Inflammation, Conjunctivitis
- Trial name
- EZAFFAW (NCT06092515)
- Testing
- Fermented High Zinc Wheat Flour Flatbread, Unfermented High Zinc Wheat Flour Flatbread, Post-Harvest Fortified Whole Wheat Flour Flatbread
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 1,044 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aga Khan University
Iron-deficiency, Iron Deficiency Anemia
Child of Urban Poverty Iron Project (CUPIP) - A Pilot Study
The first 1,000 days of life are critical periods for brain development. Proper nutrition lays the foundation for optimal growth, health, and neurodevelopment across the lifespan.
- Conditions
- Iron-deficiency, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Micronutrient Deficiency, Nutrient Deficiency
- Trial name
- CUPIP (NCT03819530)
- Testing
- Vitamin and Mineral Powder
- Where
- Malaysia
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- University of Malaya
Anemia, Iron Deficiency
Co-administration of Calcium and Multiple Micronutrient Supplements for Maternal and Newborn Hemoglobin and Iron Status
The World Health Organization (WHO) currently recommends the pregnant women receive iron-containing supplements and, in settings where calcium intake is low, calcium supplements.
- Trial name
- CaMMS (NCT06568315)
- Testing
- Concurrent multiple micronutrient and calcium supplementation, Separate multiple micronutrient and calcium supplementation
- Where
- 2 sites in Burkina Faso, Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 3,200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Deficiencies Micronutrient, Nutrition Disorders
Effect of Consuming Vitamin A-fortified Sugar on Serum Retinol Levels in Children
The increase in vitamin A deficiency (<20 mcg/dL) among children under five in Colombia (2010-2015) is a public health problem (27.3%).
- Trial name
- NCT07860060
- Testing
- white sugar fortified with retinol, refined white sugar for culinary use
- Where
- Colombia
- Volunteers
- 76 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad del Valle, Colombia
Deficiency; Diet, Pregnancy
Prevalence and Risk Factors for Micronutrient Deficiencies During Pregnancy in Cayenne, French Guiana
Micronutrient deficiencies are frequent in pregnant women in French Guiana, a French territory in South America. Micronutrient deficiencies are more frequent in precarious women.
- Trial name
- CarMa (NCT05022979)
- Testing
- Observational only
- Where
- French Guiana
- Volunteers
- 341 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier de Cayenne
Malnutrition; Mild, Iron-deficiency Anemia
The Effect of Fortified Growing-up Milk on Growth and Micronutrient Status of Nigerian Toddlers
It is well known than an important part of Nigerian children from the lower social economic class have nutrient deficiencies. Fortified products, such as growing up milks (GUM), may play an important role in reducing the risk and…
- Conditions
- Malnutrition; Mild, Iron-deficiency Anemia, Nutritional Stunting, Nutritional Wasting
- Trial name
- GaGA (NCT03411590)
- Testing
- Fortified milk Powder
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria PLC
Anemia, Iron-deficiency
Effectiveness of Selling Micronutrient Sprinkles in Rural Kenya
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of household-based distribution of evidence-based health products and to measure the health impact of these combined interventions on a population basis.
- Trial name
- NICHE (NCT01088958)
- Testing
- Micronutrient powders (Sprinkles)
- Where
- Kenya
- Volunteers
- 7,200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Nutritional Deficiencies, Developmental Delay
Project Grow Smart: Intervention Trial of Multiple Micronutrients and Early Learning Among Infants in India
Project Grow Smart evaluates the impact fortification with multiple micronutrient powders (MNP) vs. placebo (one vitamin) on child development (primary outcome) and on micronutrient status, growth, and morbidity (secondary…
- Trial name
- GrowSmart (NCT01660958)
- Testing
- MNP, Early Learning
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 834 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, Baltimore
Iron-deficiency, Vitamin A Deficiency
Sub Regional Micronutrient Survey in Ethiopia
To conduct a sub-regional micronutrient survey (SRMNS) assessing the prevalence of vitamin A, Zn, and Fe status in the country
- Conditions
- Iron-deficiency, Vitamin A Deficiency, Zinc Deficiency
- Trial name
- NCT03353662
- Testing
- Women of Gamo Gofa, Children of Gamo Gofa, Women of West Gojjam
- Where
- 2 sites in Ethiopia, Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 1,200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Swiss Federal Institute of Technology
Vitamin A Deficiency, Iron-deficiency
Effect of Household Use of Multiple Micronutrient-fortified Bouillon on Micronutrient Status Among Women and Children in Two Districts in the Northern Region of Ghana
Background: Micronutrient (MN) deficiencies are severe and widespread in West Africa, particularly among young children and women of reproductive age.
- Conditions
- Vitamin A Deficiency, Iron-deficiency, Folate Deficiency, Vitamin B 12 Deficiency
- Trial name
- NCT05178407
- Testing
- Multiple micronutrient-fortified bouillon cube, Control bouillon cube (iodine-only)
- Where
- Ghana
- Volunteers
- 2,372 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Davis
Micronutrient Deficiencies
The Effectiveness of Micronutrient Supplements on Growth and Educational Achievement of Schoolchildren in Bangladesh
This is a study of the effectiveness of multiple micronutrient supplements given by teachers to their pupils on growth and educational achievements.
- Trial name
- NCT00859911
- Testing
- Multiple micronutrients
- Where
- Bangladesh
- Volunteers
- 2,300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Save the Children
Newborn Health, Multiple Micronutrient Deficiencies During Pregnancy
The MOM-CARE Trial : Evaluating Antenatal and Postnatal MMSPlus for Improved Infant Birth and Growth Outcomes
This clinical trial aims to learn if MMS Plus improves infant health compared to standard MMS during pregnancy and the postnatal period in women living in peri-urban areas of Karachi, Pakistan.
- Conditions
- Newborn Health, Multiple Micronutrient Deficiencies During Pregnancy, Nutrition During Pregnancy, Adaptive Trial
- Trial name
- MOM-CARE (NCT07029282)
- Testing
- MMS, MMS Plus, IFA
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 3,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aga Khan University
Deficiency of Micronutrients
Evaluation of ZestiVits in Children and Adults on a Ketogenic or Restricted Therapeutic Diet
A study to evaluate the acceptability of ZestiVits; a new vitamin, mineral and trace element supplement for children aged 11 years and over and adults on a ketogenic or restricted therapeutic diet with regard to product…
- Trial name
- ZestiVits (NCT02825758)
- Testing
- ZestiVits
- Where
- 3 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Vitaflo International, Ltd
Anemia, Iron Deficiency
Effect of Timing of Micronutrient Powder Consumption on Iron Absorption in Infants
Infants and young children in sub-Saharan Africa have high rates of iron deficiency anemia (IDA), which adversely affects their growth and cognitive development.
- Trial name
- NCT02989311
- Testing
- Fortified maize porridge (MNP and Iron), Fortified Maize porridge (MNP + Iron + GOS)
- Where
- Kenya
- Volunteers
- 23 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Swiss Federal Institute of Technology
Multiple Micronutrient Deficiencies During Pregnancy
Prevention of Intrauterine Growth Retardation in Hounde District, Burkina Faso
Intrauterine Growth Retardation is the most important determinant of mortality and morbidity in the neonatal period. It is also a very important factor in predicting nutritional status, health and development in childhood.
- Trial name
- NCT00642408
- Testing
- Multiple micronutrient supplements (MMN), IFA
- Where
- Burkina Faso
- Volunteers
- 1,370 people
- Sponsor
- Institute of Tropical Medicine, Belgium
Iron Deficiencies
Assessing the Effectiveness of a Multiple-micronutrient Fortified Maize Pap on the Nutrient Status of Nigerian School-aged Children
A new product was developed by FrieslandCampina for Sub-Saharan Africa as affordable nutrition to nourish Nigerian families of low to middle-socioeconomic class (SEC).
- Trial name
- NCT06251427
- Testing
- Multiple micronutrient fortified maize with milk
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 934 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- FrieslandCampina
Nutrient Intake Disorder, Deficiency of Micronutrients
Food Consumption and Iron Status Survey in Two Provinces of Rural Burkina Faso
Sorghum is the primary source of food for more than 300 million people in arid and semi-arid regions of Africa. The grain is one of the few crops that grow well in arid climates, but has a low content in most essential nutrients…
- Trial name
- NCT02376140
- Volunteers
- 480 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Institut de Recherche pour le Developpement
Heart Defects, Congenital
Micronutrients in Children in Critical Care With Cardiac Conditions
This study aims to explore the frequency and types of micronutrient deficiencies in a sample of UK children with CHD using standard and novel markers in blood.
- Trial name
- MC5 (NCT02409706)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde