Clinical trials: Micronutrient Deficiencies
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
Iron-deficiency
Iron Absorption From Encapsulated Iron Sulphate in Microspheres
Food fortification has shown to be efficacious to alleviate the burden of micronutrient deficiencies. Ensuring the bioavailability of iron and maintaining the sensory quality and stability of the fortified food and other added…
- Trial name
- NCT03332602
- Testing
- free FeSO4, free FeSO4 and empty microspheres, free FeSO4 and hylauronic acid
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Swiss Federal Institute of Technology
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Effect of Multiple Micronutrient Fortified Bread Consumption on Iron Deficiency Anemia in Women of Reproductive Age
The project aims to assess if consuming two slices of multi-fortified bread daily for 120 days is effective in reducing iron deficiency anemia in women of reproductive age through a three-arm randomized trial.
- Trial name
- NCT05103709
- Testing
- MULTI-FORTIFIED, FORTIFIED
- Where
- Peru
- Volunteers
- 351 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia
Nutritional Status, Nutrient Deficiency
Dietary Challenges in the Population of Nursing Homes' Residents
To obtain up-to-date data on nutritional status of older adults, a national dietary survey will be conducted in 2022/2023, providing data on the consumption of foods and enabling the assessment intakes of energy and specific…
- Conditions
- Nutritional Status, Nutrient Deficiency, Micronutrient Deficiency, Vitamin D Deficiency
- Trial name
- NUTRICARE (NCT05389618)
- Testing
- Diagnostic Tests
- Where
- Slovenia
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- Institute of Nutrition, Slovenia (Nutris)
Micronutrient Deficiencies, Hyperhomocysteinemia
Effectiveness of a Micronutrient Supplement to Lower Plasma Homocysteine MDEG2 Pilot Supplementation Trial
This micronutrient supplementation study is a 3-arm randomized controlled trial, unblinded, with 125 women per arm. Non-pregnant, non-lactating healthy women of reproductive age in West Kiang, The Gambia, will be randomized to 12…
- Trial name
- MDEG2-PST (NCT03431597)
- Testing
- novel micronutrient, existing micronutrient supplement, UNIMMAP
- Where
- The Gambia
- Volunteers
- 298 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Focus: Nutritional Deficiency
Sanitary Napkins for Urinary Assessment of Micronutrients
This study aims to find an easy urinary collection method for the assessment of urinary markers of micronutrient status.
- Trial name
- NCT05777356
- Testing
- Urine collection and assessment of dietary intake by food frequency questionaire
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Hohenheim
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
Iron-deficiency
Iron Absorption and Variations of Iron Status, Hepcidin, Inflammation and Sex Hormones During the Menstrual Cycle
Iron supplementation is the first line of treatment of iron deficiency in most women, but we do not know when the best time is to supplement in the context of the menstrual cycle.
- Trial name
- MBL_Abs (NCT05580783)
- Testing
- Test meal labelled with 54Fe, Test meal labelled with 57Fe, Test meal labelled with 58Fe
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Isabelle Herter-Aeberli
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
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)
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
Nutritional Status, Iron-deficiency
Assessing Dietary Intake of Selected Food Components Using Short Questionnaires
The aim of the study is to validate short questionnaires for assessing dietary intake of selected food components, with a focus on dietary fibre and iron.
- Conditions
- Nutritional Status, Iron-deficiency, Diet
- Trial name
- NutriPlant/FFQ (NCT07442305)
- Testing
- 5d-PD: Nutritional intakes using 24-h food recalls, KV-PV: Dietary fibre intake, KV-Fe: Iron intake
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Institute of Nutrition, Slovenia (Nutris)
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
Is Iron Deficiency the Cause of Anemia Among Women in Cambodia?
Globally, the most common cause of anemia is thought to be iron deficiency anemia (IDA). This was assumed to be the major cause of anemia in Cambodia, because Cambodian diets, which consist mainly of rice, lack iron-rich animal…
- Conditions
- Anemia, Iron Deficiency, Hemoglobin Disorder, Infection
- Trial name
- NCT02481375
- Testing
- Multiple micronutrients, Iron
- Where
- Cambodia
- Volunteers
- 809 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
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