Clinical trials: Zinc Deficiency
Fractional Absorption of Zinc (Focus of the Study)
Zinc Absorption From Fortified Water
A water purifying system, called LifeStrawFamily (LSF), able to fortify water with zinc to a concentration of 4 mg/l has been developed.
- Trial name
- NCT01636583
- Testing
- LSF water without meal, LSF water and inhibitory meal, Fortified inhibitory meal with water
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Swiss Federal Institute of Technology
Zinc Deficiency
Efficacy of Zn Biofortified Wheat in Improving Zn Status in Indian School Children With Low Zn Status
The objective of this research is to test the efficacy of Zn biofortified wheat in increasing Zn status in Indian school children aged 6-12 y via a 6 month randomized controlled trial.
- Trial name
- NCT02241330
- Testing
- Biofortified wheat, Fortification, Control
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 284 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Swiss Federal Institute of Technology
HIV, AIDS
Zinc Supplementation Effect on Immune Recovery in HIV Patients
INTRODUCTION: An adequate zinc supplementation is essential for a good immunological function. However, zinc deficiency is seen in more than 50% of adults infected with HIV.
- Conditions
- HIV, AIDS, Immunological Deficiency, Inadequate Immune Recovery
- Trial name
- NCT02162797
- Testing
- Zinc supplementation
- Where
- Colombia
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- CES University
Immunity, Vaccine Reaction
Efficacy and Tolerability of ABBC1 in Volunteers Receiving the Influenza or Covid-19 Vaccine
The immune system response needs to be forceful but also balanced for a rapid recovery from infection which avoids harmful overreactions.
- Conditions
- Immunity, Vaccine Reaction, Influenza, Covid19
- Trial name
- NCT04798677
- Testing
- ABBC1 Immunoessential
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- AB Biotek
HIV, ART
Effect of Zinc and Selenium Supplementation on HIV+ Individuals on Antiretroviral Treatment.
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of zinc gluconate and/or selenium yeast supplementation during six months on clinical (glucose, cholesterol, triglycerides, bone mineral density and body composition) and…
- Conditions
- HIV, ART, Zinc Deficiency, Selenium Deficiency
- Trial name
- NCT03421314
- Testing
- Zinc gluconate and/or Selenium yeast
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 37 people
- Sponsor
- Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Respiratorias
HIV Infections
Safety and Efficacy of Zinc Supplementation in HIV-1-Infected Children in South Africa
The goal of the study is to rule out a harmful effect of zinc supplementation in HIV-1-infected children. The null hypothesis is that zinc supplementation will increase plasma HIV RNA levels.
- Trial name
- NCT00138047
- Testing
- zinc supplementation
- Where
- South Africa
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Nutritional Deficiency
Absorption of Zinc (Zn) From Zn-biofortified and Zn-fortified Maize in Young Zambian Children Between 24-36 Months
The objective of this study is to compare the quantity of Zn absorbed from an accurately weighed quantity (~100 g) of minimally milled control maize (~15 µg Zn/g maize), from biofortified maize (~30 µg Zn/g) and from the same…
- Trial name
- HPZM (NCT02208635)
- Testing
- Biofortified Maize, Fortified Maize, Control Maize
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Zambia
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Inflammation, Cardiovascular Diseases
Zinc Effect on Inflammation and Cardiovascular Risk in HIV
To study the effect of short-term zinc supplementation on improving inflammation, metabolic, and cardiovascular risk among HIV infected patients on stable anti-retroviral therapy
- Conditions
- Inflammation, Cardiovascular Diseases, Zinc Deficiency
- Trial name
- NCT05085834
- Testing
- Zinc Gluconate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 95 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Comparison of Ferrous Sulfate, Polymaltose Complex and Iron-zinc in Iron Deficiency Anemia
The aim of the present study was to compare the effectiveness of the different oral iron preparations in children with IDA.
- Trial name
- NCT02076828
- Testing
- Ferro Sanol® sp, Santafer® sp., Ferro Zinc® sp
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Zinc Deficiency, Child Nutrition Disorders
Daily Zinc Supplement Effect on Prevention of Diarrhea and Acute Respiratory Infections in Children Less Than Five Years
Zinc deficiency in children is a major problem which leads to compromised immunity and accordingly repeated infections. This study aims to investigate the effect of supplementing zinc to decrease the incidence of diarrhea and…
- Trial name
- RCTZ (NCT05002101)
- Testing
- zinc
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 140 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ain Shams University
Nutritional Deficiency
Bioavailability of Zinc and Iron From a Whey-based Protein Supplement Consumed With a Habitual Plant-based Diet
Bioavailability of iron and zinc from habitual plant-based diets consumed by young children in Mexico is low due to the high phytate content.
- Trial name
- NCT02208622
- Testing
- Study 1: Whey Supplement Day 1, Study 1: Whey Supplement Day 2, Study 2: Whey Supplement
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Mexico
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Alcoholism
Examination of Zinc, S-adenosylmethionine, and Combination Therapy Versus Placebo in Alcoholics
This is a randomized, placebo controlled trial of dietary zinc and S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe) in otherwise healthy alcoholic US Veterans.
- Trial name
- ExZACTO (NCT01899521)
- Testing
- Bronchoscopy, Zinc sulfate 220 mg once daily, S-adenosylmethionine 400 mg twice daily
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 113 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
HIV Infections
Trial of Zinc and HIV Progression in Children
To examine whether daily oral zinc supplementation to HIV-infected Tanzanian preschool children reduces diarrheal and respiratory morbidity, delays HIV disease progression, and improves growth.
- Trial name
- NCT00446758
- Testing
- Zinc
- Where
- Tanzania
- Volunteers
- 440 people
- Sponsor
- Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH)
Zinc Deficiency
Assessment of Zinc Intake From Enriched Water and Other Dietary Sources in Kisumu, Kenya
Introduction: The prevalence of low serum zinc in children under 5 in East Seme, Kisumu is 73.5% and this is likely due at least in part to low bioavailable zinc from the local cereal-based diet.
- Trial name
- NCT02162238
- Testing
- LSF-filtering device
- Where
- Kenya
- Volunteers
- 186 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wageningen University
Cognitive Change, Nutrient Deficiency
Nutrition, Vision, and Cognition in Sport Study: Beef
The purpose of this study is to determine whether a 30 day beef intervention can improve peak cognitive performance in young, normally menstruating adult women.
- Conditions
- Cognitive Change, Nutrient Deficiency, Nutritional Anemia, Visual Spatial Processing
- Trial name
- IONSport:Beef (NCT04427852)
- Testing
- 30 day Daily consumption of 1 serving of beef, 30 day Daily consumption of 1 serving of the vegatable protein source
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Texas A&M University
Zinc Deficiency
Evaluation of Human Zinc Absorption From Wheat-based Meals
Study part 1 and 2 Assessment of Zn absorption from regular and biofortified wheat: stable isotope absorption studies in women of childbearing age consuming test meals prepared from either the biofortified Zn wheat, regular wheat…
- Trial name
- NCT01775319
- Testing
- Biofortified wheat, Fortified wheat
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Swiss Federal Institute of Technology
Zinc Deficiency
Zinc Intervention in Elderly for Prevention of Pneumonia
Pneumonia is a major public health problem for the elderly and is one of the leading causes of hospitalization and death for this population, particularly for elderly nursing home residents.
- Trial name
- ZIPP (NCT05527899)
- Testing
- Zinc gluconate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 105 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tufts University
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Nutrient Fortified Oat Drink
This study will follow a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group design to test if an oat beverage fortified with iron, zinc vitamin A and vitamin C will improve nutrient status and iron deficiency in young…
- Trial name
- NCT01418898
- Testing
- Dietary Intervention
- Where
- Philippines
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- PepsiCo Global R&D
Diarrhoea
Causes of Rotavirus Vaccine Failure in Zambian Children
Zambia recently introduced routine infant immunization against rotavirus - the most important cause of severe gastroenteritis and diarrhoea mortality in children.
- Trial name
- NCT01886833
- Where
- Zambia
- Volunteers
- 420 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia
Hiv
CD4 CAR+ ZFN-modified T Cells in HIV Therapy
This research study is being carried out to study a new way to possibly treat HIV. As part of this study, doctors will take some of your own white blood cells, called T-cells, and modify them so that they can identify and target…
- Trial name
- NCT03617198
- Testing
- CD4 CAR+CCR5 ZFN T-cells
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania