Clinical trials: Complementary Food
Iron Deficiency
Evaluation of the Effects of an Exogenous Phytase on Iron Absorption From LNS Added to Complementary Foods
Previous studies on iron absorption have focused on the effects on the addition of iron absorption enhancers like ascorbic acid and EDTA to a meal and more recently the enzymatic phytic acid removal through phytase.
- Trial name
- NCT01991626
- Testing
- micronutrient powder, micronutrient powder (containing FeSO4), phytase, Iron pyrophosphate (FePP)
- Volunteers
- 47 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Swiss Federal Institute of Technology
Malnutrition, Child, Growth; Stunting, Nutritional
Samaki Salama: Small-scale Fisheries for Healthy Nutrition and Ecosystems
The purpose of this study is to test the effectiveness of a bundled intervention to address malnutrition and its intersections with nutrition security and fisheries sustainability in Kilifi, Kenya.
- Trial name
- NCT05254444
- Testing
- Social marketing, social marketing + gear modification
- Where
- Kenya
- Volunteers
- 1,200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Child Malnutrition
Acceptability of a Multiple Micronutrient-Fortified Lipid-Based Nutrient Supplement for Children Under Two in Cambodia
The purpose of this trial is to evaluate the acceptability of the LNS to women and their children aged 12-17 months in comparison to Corn Soy Blend++, and Sprinkles added to borbor (white rice porridge, which is the traditional…
- Trial name
- NCT02257437
- Testing
- LNS snack, Corn-soy blend ++ (CSB++), Sprinkles
- Where
- Cambodia
- Volunteers
- 92 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Institut de Recherche pour le Developpement, Cambodia
Dietary Habits, Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices
Evaluation Nutrition Education Intervention on Pulse and Cereal Mix for Complementary Food in Southern Ethiopia
The overall purpose of the study is to evaluate nutrition education interventions to promote pulse incorporated complementary food to the wider rural community through the government system to improve maternal knowledge, attitude…
- Conditions
- Dietary Habits, Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices, Wasting
- Trial name
- NCT02638571
- Testing
- enhanced education on pulse use in complementary foods
- Volunteers
- 772 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Saskatchewan
Nutritional Deficiencies
Development and Health of Rural Chinese Children Fed Meat as a Daily Complementary Food From 6-18 Mos of Age
Inadequate feeding of infants and toddlers impairs physical and cognitive development and is a major contributor to early childhood infectious disease illnesses and preventable mortality.
- Trial name
- NCT00726102
- Testing
- Meat, Cereal, fortified rice cereal
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,488 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Iron Status, Fatty Acid Status
Modification in Complementary Food Composition to Improve the Status of Iron and Fatty Acids in Infants.
The objective of this study is to determine the influence of an increase of meat in complementary food on iron status and the effect of an exchange of vegetable oil in the same food on the status of omega-3 fatty acids in infants…
- Trial name
- DINO (NCT00571948)
- Testing
- more meat and a vegetable oil rich in omega-3 fatty acids, Babyfood with usual meat content and corn oil
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 132 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Research Institute of Child Nutrition, Dortmund
Food Neophobia, Parenting
The Good Tastes Study: Young Children's Food Acceptance Patterns
Children begin developing food acceptance and preferences during the first years of life, especially through repeated exposure and increased familiarity.
- Trial name
- NCT04549233
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 110 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia
Improving Iron Status of Children: Potential of Amaranth
Introduction: Iron deficiency anaemia remains a significant public health challenge. Localized food based approaches may offer a large opportunity to improve lives and address the widespread micronutrient deficiencies such as…
- Trial name
- NCT01224535
- Testing
- Maize and Amaranth
- Where
- Kenya
- Volunteers
- 270 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wageningen University
Weight, Body, Diet Habit
Healthy Start to Feeding Intervention
The current study will test the impact of a 3-session obesity prevention program targeting healthy introduction of solid foods in infancy on growth trajectories, appetite regulation, and diet.
- Trial name
- NCT03597061
- Testing
- Healthy Start to Feeding
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Cincinnati
Malnutrition, Child
Hens Hatching Hope
The study is a prospective community-cluster non-randomized trial that will evaluate the effectiveness of a program that will provide 30-day egg vouchers to mothers of 6 to 24 month-old children living in rural areas of Intibucá…
- Trial name
- NCT04721197
- Testing
- Egg vouchers, Standard of Care
- Where
- Honduras
- Volunteers
- 400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Georgia Southern University
Malnutrition
Randomized Controlled Trial in South Africa Comparing the Efficacy of Complementary Food Products on Child Growth
Complementary food supplements (CFS), fortified products that are mixed with the infant's usual complementary foods, have the potential to improve nutrition among infants.
- Trial name
- TSWAKA (NCT01845610)
- Testing
- Fortified fat-based paste with essential fatty acids, DHA, ARA, phytase, L-lysine, potassium, phosphorous, magnesium and manganese, Fortified fat-based paste with essential fatty acids
- Where
- South Africa
- Volunteers
- 750 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- North-West University, South Africa
Child Malnutrition
Efficacy of a Multiple Micronutrient-Fortified Lipid-Based Nutrient Supplement for Children Under Two in Cambodia
The purpose of this trial is to evaluate the efficacy of the LNS on children aged 6-17 months in preventing growth faltering and improving micronutrient status.
- Trial name
- NCT02257762
- Testing
- LNS, Corn-soy blend ++ (CSB++), Sprinkles
- Where
- Cambodia
- Volunteers
- 487 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Institut de Recherche pour le Developpement, Cambodia
Micronutrient Deficiencies
Effect of Sprinkles With and w/o Fe on Zn Absorption in Kenyan Toddlers
The investigators propose to study the effects of increased iron intake by home fortification of complementary foods on the gastrointestinal microbial development, inflammatory responses, and zinc (Zn) absorption.
- Trial name
- NCT02101723
- Testing
- MNP + Zn/Fe, MNP + Zn
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Kenya
- Volunteers
- 63 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Stunting
Nutrient-Dense Complementary Foods on Catch-up Growth and Nutritional Status of Stunting Children
The purpose of this study is to determine and compare the effect of higher nutrient-dense complementary foods and standard nutrient dense complementary foods on the catch-up growth and nutritional status of stunting children aged…
- Trial name
- NCT02532816
- Testing
- Nutrient dense complementary foods
- Where
- Indonesia
- Volunteers
- 217 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- SEAMEO Regional Centre for Food and Nutrition
Growth Acceleration, Infant Morbidity
Extended Pilot Project Community Based Production of Complementary Food in Ethiopia
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the impact of a package of interventions including production and distribution of locally produced complementary foods (via so-called "Grain-banks") and Micronutrient Powders (MNPs)…
- Trial name
- NCT02484495
- Testing
- Program evaluation (impact assessment)
- Where
- Ethiopia
- Volunteers
- 1,800 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ethiopian Public Health Institute
Weaning
Complementary Weaning With Adult Food Typical of the Mediterranean Diet
A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trials was conducted to study the medium-long term impact of a complementary weaning using adult foods typical of Mediterranean Diets (MD) on children taste development and eating habits, and on…
- Trial name
- NCT05297357
- Testing
- Mediterranean Diet weaning scheme
- Volunteers
- 394 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Federico II University
Growth Retardation
Intervention in Minimizing Aflatoxins and Fumonisins Exposure to Children Through Food and Breastfeeding in Tanzania
It has been shown that exposure to mycotoxins through complementary foods and breast milk had profound effects on growth of children from 6 months to 1 year of age.
- Trial name
- NCT02438774
- Testing
- post-harvest intervention package, Routine agriculture extension services
- Where
- 3 sites in Tanzania
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tanzania Food and Drugs Authority
Bioavailability
Assessment of Zinc Absorption From a Phytic Acid Rich Complementary Food
Assessment of zinc absorption from a phytic acid rich complementary food, consumed by young children immediately after the addition of the enzyme phytase. A randomized single blind study
- Trial name
- NCT01506648
- Where
- Burkina Faso
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Swiss Federal Institute of Technology
Complementary Feeding
Improving Growth and Cognitive Development of the Disadvantaged Young Children in Resource Poor Setting
1. Burden: The period from birth to two years of age is the "critical window" for the promotion of optimal growth, health, and development.
- Trial name
- NCT05805514
- Testing
- Animal source of food and psychosocial stimulation, Animal source of food, Control
- Where
- Bangladesh
- Volunteers
- 627 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh
Healthy Infant Nutrition
Baylor Infant Biomarker of Nutrition Study
The study evaluates the the utility of a non-invasive skin measurement as a biomarker of infant food intake during complementary feeding.
- Trial name
- BIBS (NCT03996395)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine