Clinical trials: Micronutrient Deficiency
Anemia
Treatment of Iron Deficiency Anemia in Malaria Endemic Ghana
Iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia (IDA) are the most prevalent micronutrient deficiencies on a worldwide basis, especially in developing countries.
- Trial name
- NCT01001871
- Testing
- Sprinkles®, vitamin/mineral fortificant without iron
- Where
- Ghana
- Volunteers
- 3,880 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Hospital for Sick Children
Growth Disorders, Infant Malnutrition
Effect of a Complementary Food Supplement on Growth and Morbidity of Ghanaian Infants
Prevention of malnutrition in infants and children requires access and intake of nutritious food starting at birth with exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of life, breastfeeding in combination with complementary foods…
- Conditions
- Growth Disorders, Infant Malnutrition, Micronutrient Deficiency, Protein Malnutrition
- Trial name
- TRIUMF (NCT03181178)
- Testing
- Macro-micronutrient complementary food supplement, A micronutrient powder, Nutrition education
- Volunteers
- 1,204 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nevin Scrimshaw International Nutrition Foundation
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
Cardiovascular Risk Factor, Inflammation
Assessment of a New Food Product in Metabolically at Risk Children
The current study conducted will lend toward the optimization of the development of a food product that will promote a shift towards improved metabolic health.
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Risk Factor, Inflammation, Micronutrient Deficiency
- Trial name
- NCT03175003
- Testing
- Food Product
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 68 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Davis
Iron Deficiency Anaemia Due to Dietary Causes, Folic Acid Deficiency Anemia, Dietary
Prevalence and Impact of Micronutrient (Iron-Folic Acid) Deficiencies on the Health of Adolescent Girls in Coastal Areas of Bangladesh
Anemia and iron-folic acid (IFA) deficiencies are major nutritional concerns among adolescent girls in environmentally vulnerable coastal communities of Bangladesh.
- Conditions
- Iron Deficiency Anaemia Due to Dietary Causes, Folic Acid Deficiency Anemia, Dietary, Anemia
- Trial name
- IFA-AG-Coastal (NCT07903558)
- Testing
- Iron-Folic Acid and Zinc Supplementation, Vitamin C Supplementation
- Where
- Bangladesh
- Volunteers
- 440 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Patuakhali Science and Technology 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
Overweight and Obesity, Stunted Growth
Intervention in Children With Malnutrition
Malnutrition is an epidemiologic problem with high prevalence in Mexico. Mexican children present a double burden of malnutrition characterized by the coexistence of undernutrition and micronutrient deficiency alongside excess…
- Conditions
- Overweight and Obesity, Stunted Growth, Malnutrition, Child, Nutrient Deficiency
- Trial name
- NCT04915638
- Testing
- Experimental intervention group with enriched cookies
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 84 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Marta Alicia Menjivar Iraheta
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
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