Clinical trials: Micronutrient Status
Nutrition Poor, Micronutrient Deficiency
Role of Hazelnut Consumption in Improving Micronutrient Status in Older Adults
With advancing age, older adults are susceptible to vitamin and mineral deficiencies for a variety of reasons. Nutrient-dense food sources of vitamin E and other key vitamins and minerals, like hazelnuts, may offer a simple means…
- Conditions
- Nutrition Poor, Micronutrient Deficiency, Aging
- Trial name
- NCT03485989
- Testing
- Hazelnuts
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oregon State University
Micronutrient Status
Micronutrient Dose Response Study in Bangladesh
The recommended daily amounts of vitamins and minerals, referred to as micronutrients, are based on data from high income settings and for healthy populations do not fully correct nutritional deficiencies in undernourished…
- Trial name
- MiNDR (NCT06081114)
- Testing
- Micronutrient Supplement
- Where
- Bangladesh
- Volunteers
- 643 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Micronutrients
The Effect on Micronutrient Status of a Diet of 100% Huel
This project will assess the effect of Huel Food replacement on the micronutrient status of healthy volunteers over a 4-week period.
- Trial name
- NCT04734938
- Testing
- Huel Powder
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Newcastle University
Chronic Kidney Disease
Two Vitamin D Dosing Strategies in Children With Chronic Kidney Disease
Vitamin D deficiency is common in the general population and more common in children with chronic kidney disease. Vitamin D is very important for bone health, especially in children with chronic kidney disease.
- Trial name
- NCT01909115
- Testing
- 1000 IU of Vitamin D3, 4000 IU of Vitamin D3
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 98 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Bone Health, Nutrition Status
Optimizing Vitamin D Status During Initial Military Training
The primary objective of this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial is to determine the effect of vitamin D and calcium supplementation (800IU and 2000mg, respectively) on biochemical indicators of nutritional status…
- Trial name
- NCT01617109
- Testing
- Ca/Vit D
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 342 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- United States Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine
Iodine Deficiency, Iodine Deficiency Disorder
Iodine Status of Preschoolers Given Micronutrient Powder for 6 Months
Iodine deficiency remains widespread worldwide with children as among the vulnerable groups considering their stage of growth and development.
- Conditions
- Iodine Deficiency, Iodine Deficiency Disorder, Hypothyroidism
- Trial name
- MNP-CAR (NCT02280330)
- Testing
- MNP group
- Where
- Philippines
- Volunteers
- 396 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nutrition Center of the Philippines
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
Vitamin D, Vitamin B 12 and Folic Acid Concentrations, Micronutrient Status in Women of Reproductive Age
Vitamin B12, Folic Acid and Vitamin D Status in Women of Reproductive Age
This cross-sectional observational study aims to assess serum concentrations of vitamin B12, folic acid, and vitamin D in women of reproductive age in Herzegovina.
- Conditions
- Vitamin D, Vitamin B 12 and Folic Acid Concentrations, Micronutrient Status in Women of Reproductive Age, Vitamin Status Assessment
- Trial name
- NCT07100795
- Testing
- No Interventions
- Where
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Volunteers
- 360 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Mostar
Malnutrition
Efficacy of a Special Oral Nutritional Supplement on Nutritional Status of Malnourished Elderly Patients
The aim of this study is to evaluate in malnourished elderly patients the nutritional efficacy of a new nutritional supplement enriched in different specific pharmaco nutrients (leucine, micronutrients, omega-3) appearing in the…
- Trial name
- Nutri-PA (NCT00877578)
- Testing
- Nutri-Energie ®, Aliscience society, Clinutren 1.5 ®, Nestlé Clinical Nutrition
- Where
- 2 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Rouen
Healthy Infants
Influence of Inflammation on Micronutrient Status Assessment
Inflammation can influence several biochemical measurements those commonly used to interpret micronutrient status in children. Our primary objective is to investigate the effects of inflammation on several biochemical…
- Trial name
- NCT03801161
- Testing
- Pentavalent vaccine. It is a combination of five different antigens (Hepatitis B (HBV)/ Haemophilus influenzae type b (HiB) / Tetanus-Diphtheria-whole cell Pertussis (TDwP)).
- Where
- 2 sites in Bangladesh
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh
Healthy Toddlers 12-36 Months of Age With Mild or Moderate Malnutrition
Growing Up Formula Versus Nutritional Supplements: Effect on Catch up Growth, Micronutrient Status, and Solid Foods Intake in Toddlers With Mild or Moderate Malnutrition
This is a pilot study to test how a growing-up formula (GUF) compares to a common nutritional supplement (NS), which is regularly used to help toddlers (ages 12-36 months) gain weight.
- Trial name
- KEEP Growing (NCT05088590)
- Testing
- Enfagrow® Neuropro Toddler Nutritional Drink, Pediasure® Grow & Gain Protein Shake for Kids
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Vitamin A Deficiency, Low Serum Retinol
Efficacy of β-carotene Biofortified Maize in Reducing Vitamin A Deficiency Among Children
The purpose of this cluster-randomized trial is to examine whether daily consumption of β-carotene biofortified maize flour can reduce the prevalence of vitamin A deficiency and improve the vitamin A status and among 4-8 year old…
- Trial name
- NCT01695148
- Testing
- β-Carotene Biofortified Maize Flour, White Maize Flour
- Where
- Zambia
- Volunteers
- 1,228 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Obesity, Gastric Bypass
Impact of a Specific Micronutrient-probiotic-supplement on Fatty Liver of Patients After Mini-Gastric Bypass Surgery
Aim of this prospective randomized intervention study is to evaluate the effect of a dietary intervention with a specific micronutrient-probiotic-combination for 12 weeks on fatty liver and cardiometabolic status in obese…
- Conditions
- Obesity, Gastric Bypass, NAFLD
- Trial name
- FMG-01 (NCT03585413)
- Testing
- Micronutrient-probiotic-combination
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Bonn Education Association for Dietetics r.A., Cologne, Germany
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
Pregnancy
Antenatal Vitamin D3 Supplementation in Bangladesh: Randomized Controlled Trial
This study is a randomized placebo-controlled trial of oral weekly vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) supplementation during the third trimester of pregnancy among women in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
- Trial name
- AViDD-2 (NCT01126528)
- Testing
- Vitamin D3
- Where
- Bangladesh
- Volunteers
- 160 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Asthma, Wheezing
Evaluation of Toxic Metals, Trace Elements and Total Antioxidant Activity in Children With Recurrent Wheezing
The purpose of this study is to evaluate hair trace elements and toxic metals and plasma total antioxidant activity in children with recurrent wheezing and to evaluate whether these toxic metals and trace elements have any impact…
- Trial name
- NCT00749528
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 95 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kecioren Education and Training Hospital
Nutritional Anemia, Infant Morbidity
Impact of Low Dose Iron-containing Micronutrient Powders on Iron Status and Morbidity of Young Children in Ethiopia
The purpose of the study is to assess the safety of iron supplementation in MNPs. A quasi-experimental matched-control cluster design will be used in, purposely selected, 18 intervention and 18 matched-control clusters of Oromia…
- Trial name
- NCT02479815
- Testing
- Micronutrient Powder (MNP)
- Where
- Ethiopia
- Volunteers
- 2,356 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ethiopian Public Health Institute
Aging, Well Aging
Age Related Effects Consuming Phaeodactylum Tricornutum
Investigation of the microalgae Phaeodactylum as food with regard to the uptake of omega-3 fatty acids and effects on various blood parameters in relation to age.
- Trial name
- MIA_E (NCT05120791)
- Testing
- microalgae phaeodactylum, From the Microalgae phaeodactylum the extracted beta-Glucan (especially chrysolaminarin), A combination of the vegetable bouillon, the microalgae and the beta-Glucan
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Hohenheim
Child Nutrition Disorders
Effect of Behavior Change Communication About Improved Micronutrient Intake on Nutritional Status and Academic Performance of School Age Children in Meskan District, Gurage Zone, South Ethiopia
A cluster randomized controlled trial was chosen to exploit the robustness of this design to help ascertain the efficacy of the BCC intervention compared to the routine dietary practice.
- Trial name
- BCC (NCT02956941)
- Testing
- BCC on Essential Nutrition and Hygiene Actions (ENHAs)
- Where
- Ethiopia
- Volunteers
- 376 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Jimma University
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