Clinical trials: Folate Deficiency
Folate Deficiency, Vitamin B 12 Deficiency
Effectiveness of Fortification With Folic Acid and Vitamin B12 Among Teenage Girls
Folic acid and vitamin B12 play an interdependent role in key cellular processes, namely deoxyribonucleic acid synthesis, cell division, red blood cell formation, and nervous system myelination.
- Conditions
- Folate Deficiency, Vitamin B 12 Deficiency, Anemia, Megaloblastic, Cognitive Development
- Trial name
- NCT06100146
- Testing
- Folic acid and vitamin B12 fortified flour, Unfortified cereal flour
- Where
- 2 sites in Ethiopia
- Volunteers
- 472 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Ghent
Vitamin B 12 Deficiency
Cobalamin Supplementation During Infancy; Effect on B-vitamin Status, Growth and Psychomotor Development
Adequate levels of vitamin B12 (cobalamin) is necessary for normal growth and development in infants. We have earlier investigated cobalamin status in healthy children and we observed metabolic evidence of impaired cobalamin…
- Trial name
- NCT00479479
- Testing
- Hydroxycobalamin (Vitamin B12 Depot, Nycomed Pharma)
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 107 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Haukeland University Hospital
Neural Tube Defects, Folic Acid Deficiency
Feasibility, Acceptability and Directional Signal Effect on Blood Folate Levels of Iodized Salt Fortified With Folic Acid: Clinical Study
Aim 1: Assess directional signal of effect of fortified salt with folic acid and iodine on blood serum folate levels. It will be accomplished by feasibility pre-test/post-test clinical study by estimating mean and variability of…
- Conditions
- Neural Tube Defects, Folic Acid Deficiency, Fortification
- Trial name
- FASALT (NCT05935631)
- Testing
- Salt with folic acid and iodine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Hyperhomocysteinemia
Effects of Low-dose Complex B-vitamins on Homocysteine and Framingham Risk Score Among Chinese Elderly
The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether low dose complex B-vitamins (folic acid,vitamin B6 and vitamin B12) can lower the risk of developing hyperhomocysteinemia in an apparently healthy population with low folate/B12…
- Trial name
- NCT00755664
- Testing
- Low-dose complex B-vitamins
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 390 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Peking University
Anemia, Folate Deficiency
Periconceptional Surveillance in India
Women of reproductive age are a high-risk population for anaemia and micronutrient deficiencies. Evidence supports the role of periconceptional nutrition in the development of adverse pregnancy complications.
- Conditions
- Anemia, Folate Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency
- Trial name
- NCT04048330
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 2,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cornell University
Nutritional Status, Nutrient Deficiency
Challenges in Achieving Adequate Dietary Status of Women
The aim of the study is to investigate the dietary habits of women of reproductive age (20-49 years). We aim to obtain epidemiological data on the intake and adequacy of key macronutrients and micronutrients, as well as to…
- Conditions
- Nutritional Status, Nutrient Deficiency, Micronutrient Deficiency, Vitamin D Deficiency
- Trial name
- NutriFem (NCT06745817)
- Testing
- Assessement of nutritional status, Dermis density and thickness, Skin elasticity
- Where
- 3 sites in Slovenia
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Institute of Nutrition, Slovenia (Nutris)
Folic Acid Deficiency
In Utero Capacity Formation and Socio-economic Outcomes
Because of the high returns of schooling in developing countries, policymakers pay a lot of attention to increasing school access.
- Trial name
- CDS (NCT01412580)
- Testing
- observational follow-up
- Where
- Tanzania
- Volunteers
- 4,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Harvard University
Nutritional Anemia, Nutritional Deficiency
Nutrition Intervention to Address Anemia Among Adolescent Girls in Liberia
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of weekly iron and folic acid (IFA) supplementation and one-time deworming treatment at the community level in improving hemoglobin levels among…
- Conditions
- Nutritional Anemia, Nutritional Deficiency, Iron Deficiency Anemia Treatment, Folic Acid Deficiency Anemia, Dietary
- Trial name
- NCT05073562
- Testing
- Iron and folic acid (IFA) supplementation, Targeted nutrition education, Mebendazole Pill
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital
Anemia in Pregnancy, Preeclampsia
A Retrospective Analysis of Neevo®/Neevo®DHA Compared to a Standard Prenatal Vitamin in Anemia During Pregnancy
This study is a multi-site, retrospective chart review to determine the effect of Neevo® or Neevo®DHA (with higher folate and B12) versus standard prenatal vitamins on hemoglobin (Hgb) levels in pregnant women throughout the…
- Trial name
- NCT01062958
- Testing
- Neevo® (a medical food), Prenatal vitamins (≤1mg folic acid, 27 - 35mg iron, and ≤12mcg vitamin B12)
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pamlab, Inc.
Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Folic Acid Deficiency
The Association Between Religious Origin and Age, and Vitamin B12 and Folic Acid Plasma Levels in Non Jewish Population in Western Galilee
Vitamin B12 deficiency is more widespread in the population than has been assumed so far. Since a deficiency in this vitamin can lead to irreversible neurological damage, early diagnosis is essential.
- Trial name
- NCT01297361
- Testing
- Blood Sample
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Meir Medical Center
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
Pregnancy
Néevo®/NéevoDHA® P.L.U.S. Program (Progress Through Learning, Understand & Support)
This is an observational study in which patients who have been prescribed Néevo®/NéevoDHA® are invited to participate in surveys about their pregnancy and experiences with Néevo®/NéevoDHA®.
- Trial name
- NCT01358552
- Testing
- Néevo®/ NéevoDHA®
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 53 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pamlab, Inc.
IVF, Body Weight
Nutritional Status of Women Undergoing in Vitro Fertilization
Infertility affects around 15 % of couples in their reproductive years. Even though the use of assisted reproductive technologies (ART) in aforementioned couples is increasing, their success rate is still relatively low.
- Conditions
- IVF, Body Weight, Nutrient Deficiency, Dietary Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia
- Trial name
- NCT05865015
- Where
- 2 sites in Slovenia
- Volunteers
- 69 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Medical Centre Ljubljana
Neural Tube Defects, Folic Acid Deficiency
Using Iodized Salt to Improve Serum Folate, B12 and Iron Levels
Question: How effective is fortified iodized salt in increasing serum concentrations of folate, B12 and iron among non-pregnant and non-lactating women of reproductive age? Hypothesis: Micronutrient fortified iodized salt can…
- Conditions
- Neural Tube Defects, Folic Acid Deficiency, Spina Bifida, Anencephaly-Spina Bifida
- Trial name
- NCT06904612
- Testing
- Micronutrient fortified iodized salt
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, India
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hydrocephalus and Neuroscience Institute
Iron Deficiency Anemia, Infectious Diseases
Efficacy Trial to Examine Efficacy of Multimicronutrient Home Supplementation in Infants
The objective of the program is to examine the efficacy of 6 month home micronutrient supplementation in Bedouin and Jewish children on improvements in nutritional status including measures of iron, ferritin, zinc and folic acid…
- Conditions
- Iron Deficiency Anemia, Infectious Diseases, Undernutrition
- Trial name
- NCT00276198
- Testing
- Sprinkles, Ferripel-3, Vitamins A&D drops
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 771 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Soroka University Medical Center
Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder
Maternal Risk Factors for Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Case-Control Approach
New research suggests that about 1 in 8 children may be diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the United States. This could be due to several reasons which remain unknown.
- Conditions
- Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Autistic Disorder, Pregnancy Related
- Trial name
- NCT05453708
- Testing
- Survey
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 239 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Walden University
Pregnancy, Autistic Disorder
Screening for Metabolic Problems in Mothers of Children With Autism and Typically Developing Children
The purpose of this research study is to screen for metabolic abnormalities that are maternal risk factors for having a child with autism.
- Conditions
- Pregnancy, Autistic Disorder, Folic Acid Deficiency
- Trial name
- NCT02674022
- Testing
- Prenatal supplement
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 59 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Healthy, Thiamine and Niacin Deficiency States
Natural Versus Synthetic Vitamin B Complexes in Human
In a cross-over study the investigators evaluate the effects of natural (Panmol-B-Complex) (Pan [Greek] = all; moles [Latin] = molecules/particles - brand name) versus synthetic vitamin B complexes to identify the bioavailability…
- Conditions
- Healthy, Thiamine and Niacin Deficiency States, Pyridoxine Deficiency, Folic Acid Deficiency Anemia, Dietary
- Trial name
- NCT03444155
- Testing
- Natural Panmol-B-Complex, Synthetic Vitamin B-Complex
- Where
- Austria
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Graz
Iron Deficiency, Folic Acid Deficiency
Relative Bioavailability of Iron and Folic Acid in New Test Supplement
Deficiencies of iron and folic acid during pregnancy can lead to adverse outcomes for the fetus, thus supplements are recommended. Adherence to current tablet-based supplements is documented to be poor.
- Trial name
- NCT00789490
- Testing
- Daminaide 995 - SuppleFem Sprinkles, Materna
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Toronto
Iron Deficiency, Vitamin A Deficiency
Nutritional Status and Bouillon Use in Northern Ghana
This pilot aims to generate data that are critical for informing the design of a planned, more detailed study to evaluate the effect of multiple micronutrient (MN)-fortified bouillon cube on biomarkers of nutrient status of women…
- Conditions
- Iron Deficiency, Vitamin A Deficiency, Vitamin B 12 Deficiency, Folate Deficiency
- Trial name
- NCT04632771
- Testing
- N/A (observational study)
- Where
- Ghana
- Volunteers
- 995 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Davis