Clinical trials: Micronutrients
Inflammation, Malnutrition
Effects of Camelina Sativa Oil in Free-living Older Adults
The present study aims at evaluating the anti-inflammatory effects of a novel food in older adult volunteers. Briefly, this randomized, double-blind and placebo-controlled study is performed on 91 apparently healthy older adults…
- Conditions
- Inflammation, Malnutrition, Hyperglycemia, Dyslipidemias
- Trial name
- NCT04965948
- Testing
- Novel food snack
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 135 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pavia
Micronutrient Deficiency
Assessing the Quality of Breast Milk
The purpose of the study is to establish a protocol for collecting representative samples of breastmilk (BM) that can be used to assess the effect of maternal micronutrient (MN) supplementation on milk MN concentrations.
- Trial name
- NCT02756026
- Testing
- Multiple micronutrient supplement (Nutri-Fem)
- Where
- Bangladesh
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- USDA, Western Human Nutrition Research Center
Respiratory Tract Infections, Influenza
Trial of Vitamin D Supplementation for the Prevention of Influenza and Other Respiratory Infections (ViDiFlu)
Purpose: The study null hypothesis is that vitamin D supplementation will not influence time to acute respiratory tract infection in sheltered accommodation residents.
- Trial name
- ViDiFlu (NCT01069874)
- Testing
- Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D/Vigantol oil), Miglyol oil
- Where
- 2 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 240 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Barts & The London NHS Trust
Pregnancy Related
Multiple Micronutrient Supplementation (MMS) vs IFA Acceptability Crossover Trial
This is an open-label individually randomized mixed methods cross-over trial to assess acceptability, preference, and side effects of IFA formulations with 60 mg of iron to MMS formulations with 60 mg of iron.
- Trial name
- MIFA-ACT (NCT06069856)
- Testing
- Iron Folic Acid Tablets with 60 mg of iron, Multiple Micronutrient Supplements with 60 mg of elemental iron
- Volunteers
- 130 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- George Washington University
Dietary Deficiency
Fish Consumption and Dietary Diversity in Timor-Leste
A one-year, cluster-randomized, partially masked, controlled trial to test and compare the effects of fish aggregating devices and social and behaviour change communication on the frequency and volume of household fish…
- Trial name
- NCT04729829
- Testing
- Social and behaviour change communication, Fish aggregating device
- Where
- Timor-Leste
- Volunteers
- 720 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- WorldFish
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Micronutrients for Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Youth (MADDY) Study
This proposed research will use randomized control trial (RCT) methodology and compare micronutrients with placebo in 135 children with ADHD.
- Trial name
- MADDY (NCT03252522)
- Testing
- Broad Spectrum Micronutrients; a 36-ingredient blend of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and antioxidants
- Where
- 3 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 135 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Maternal Care Patterns, Nutrition, Healthy
The 1000 First Day of Life : Effect of Multi Micronutrients Supplementation on Pregnancy Outcomes
To monitor the effects of multi micronutrients supplementations during pregnancy towards pregnancy outcomes
- Conditions
- Maternal Care Patterns, Nutrition, Healthy, Nutritional Deficiency, Maternal-Fetal Relations
- Trial name
- NCT06035315
- Testing
- Multiple Micronutrients during pregnancy
- Where
- 2 sites in Indonesia
- Volunteers
- 240 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dr Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital
Cardiovascular Diseases, Osteoporosis
A Study on the Impact of Calcium on Woman's Vascular Health
The overarching aim of this randomized clinical trial is to estimate the effect of dietary intake of calcium as compared to supplemental calcium on the vascular system and markers of vascular and bone health in postmenopausal…
- Trial name
- NCT01731340
- Testing
- Calcium Citrate, Low Dietary Calcium, High Dietary Calcium
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 123 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre
Lactating Mothers, Infants
Effect of Consumption of a Milk Product Designed for Lactating Women on Human Milk Composition
Vulnerable populations, who have deficient diets, may produce human milk (HML) that is not adequate in all nutrients and this will have consequences on the growth and development of the child.
- Trial name
- NCT06319079
- Testing
- Fortified powder milk, Powder milk
- Where
- Argentina
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Instituto de Desarrollo e Investigaciones Pediátricas Prof. Dr. Fernando E. Viteri
Nutritional Status, Omega 3 Fat Status
Association of Seafood Consumption and Nutritional Status Among Adolescent Girls
This study examines how seafood consumption, social changes, and climate change affect the nutrition and well-being of adolescent girls in south-western Bangladesh.
- Conditions
- Nutritional Status, Omega 3 Fat Status, Micronutrient Status, Fish Consumption
- Trial name
- AQUAFOOD (NCT07555197)
- Testing
- Assess natural behavior
- Where
- Bangladesh
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Copenhagen
Vitamin Deficiency, Mineral Deficiency
Role of Centrum® Silver® in Improving Micronutrient Status in Older Men
Older adults are susceptible to vitamin and mineral deficiencies for a variety of reasons and have an increased demand for many of these micronutrients.
- Conditions
- Vitamin Deficiency, Mineral Deficiency, Aging
- Trial name
- NCT03004807
- Testing
- Centrum Silver Mens' Formula, Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oregon State University
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
Pregnancy Related, Antenatal Care
Multiple Micronutrient Supplementation vs Iron and Folic Acid Among Pregnant Women in Cambodia
Iron and folic acid (IFA) supplements are currently provided to Cambodian women during pregnancy. However, recent research has showed benefit of a multiple micronutrient supplement (MMS) over just IFA alone on several outcomes of…
- Conditions
- Pregnancy Related, Antenatal Care, Iron Folic Acid Supplementation
- Trial name
- MMS-Cambodia (NCT05867836)
- Testing
- IFA vs. MMS during pregnancy
- Where
- Cambodia
- Volunteers
- 1,545 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Obesity, Gut Microbiota Modulation
ESAN III - Energy Sensing in Depression
The purpose of this study is to assess the effects of carotenoids from natural carrot juice on the immune system. Therefore, the study aims to distinguish the effects of natural juices that are rich in phytonutrients such as…
- Conditions
- Obesity, Gut Microbiota Modulation, Immunomodulation
- Trial name
- NCT06985381
- Testing
- Carotenoid-rich juice, Control
- Where
- Austria
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Graz
Pregnancy, Birth Weight
Prenatal Multi-micronutrient Supplementation and Pregnancy Outcome
Prenatal maternal micronutrient supplementation has been suggested as a means to reduce the proportion of low birth weight babies in low-income countries.
- Trial name
- NCT00168688
- Testing
- multi micronutrient supplement, MN1, MN2
- Where
- Guinea-Bissau
- Volunteers
- 2,100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bandim Health Project
Human Milk Nutrient Reference Values
Establishing Global Reference Values for Human Milk
The primary purpose of the proposed research is to establish Reference Values (RVs) for micronutrients (MN) and macronutrients in human milk.
- Trial name
- MILQ (NCT03254329)
- Testing
- Assessment of human milk nutrient composition
- Where
- 4 sites in Bangladesh, Brazil and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 2,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- USDA, Western Human Nutrition Research Center
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
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
Diarrhea
PROMISE EBF: Safety and Efficacy of Exclusive Breastfeeding Promotion in the Era of HIV in Sub-Saharan Africa
The objective of the project is to develop and test an intervention to promote exclusive breastfeeding (EBF), to assess its impact on infant health in African contexts where a high prevalence of HIV is a barrier, and to…
- Trial name
- NCT00397150
- Testing
- Peer-support for exclusive breastfeeding
- Where
- 4 sites in Burkina Faso, South Africa and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 2,579 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centre For International Health
Anemia, Malnutrition
Efficacy of Lipid-Based Nutrient Supplements (LNS) for Pregnant and Lactating Women and Their Infants
In Ghana, low micronutrient intakes among pregnant women are a major problem. The standard nutritional intervention during pregnancy is iron-folic acid tablets, but adherence is low.
- Conditions
- Anemia, Malnutrition, Stunting
- Trial name
- NCT00970866
- Testing
- Iron and Folic Acid (IFA), Multiple Micronutrient (MMN) group, Lipid-based Nutrient Supplements (LNS) group
- Where
- 4 sites in Ghana
- Volunteers
- 3,499 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Davis