Clinical trials: Deficiency of Micronutrients
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
Malnutrition Pregnancy, Malnutrition in Children
Early Life Malnutrition, Environmental Enteric Dysfunction and Microbiome Trajectories
Malnutrition in women of reproductive age remains a public health concern in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Malnutrition during pregnancy affects foetal growth with a tendency of the exposed infants to also develop it.
- Conditions
- Malnutrition Pregnancy, Malnutrition in Children, Malnutrition (Calorie), Environmental Enteric Dysfunction
- Trial name
- UZBCS-2 (NCT07195006)
- Testing
- Malnutrition in pregnancy as exposure, Poor WASH living conditions as exposure
- Where
- Zimbabwe
- Volunteers
- 368 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Zimbabwe
Protein Malnutrition, Vitamin Deficiency
Evaluation of Protein Intake and Micronutrient Supplementation After Bariatric Surgery
Obesity is a chronic disease in which accumulation of excess body fat can result in impaired health. In cases of severe obesity, weight loss surgery can be necessary as a treatment.
- Conditions
- Protein Malnutrition, Vitamin Deficiency, Mineral Deficiency, Trace Element Deficiency
- Trial name
- BOP (NCT04587076)
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- University Medicine Greifswald
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
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
HIV Infection
Micronutrients and Antioxidants in HIV Infection
Infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) causes decline in immunity or the ability to fight infection and progresses to acquired immunodeficiency disease (AIDS).
- Trial name
- MAINTAIN (NCT00798772)
- Testing
- Micronutrients and antioxidants, Multivitamins and minerals
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 171 people
- Sponsor
- Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Vitamin A Deficiency, Iron Deficiency
Effect Of Multiple Biofortified Food Crops On Micronutrient Status And Immune Function Among Indian Infants and Their Mothers
In this study, meals based on multiple food crops (containing either biofortified or commercially-available food crops) will be fed to young children in Madanapalle, Andhra Pradesh, India over a period of nine months to measure…
- Conditions
- Vitamin A Deficiency, Iron Deficiency, Zinc Deficiency
- Trial name
- MBFC (NCT02648893)
- Testing
- Multiple biofortified food crops (MBFC-Exp), Commercially available non-fortified food crops (MBFC-C)
- Where
- 2 sites in India
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Cornell University
Complementary Feeding, Linear Programming
Optimized Complementary Feeding With or Without Home Fortification Prevents Decrease of Micronutrient and Growth
Malnourished among under-five children characterized by growth faltering is a public health concern in Indonesia. It requires serious action from the governments because of the prevalence of underweight, stunting, and wasting are…
- Conditions
- Complementary Feeding, Linear Programming, Nutritional Status, Micronutrient Deficiency
- Trial name
- NCT03891589
- Testing
- Nutritional education program, Home fortification (Taburia)
- Where
- Indonesia
- Volunteers
- 215 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Udayana University
Iodine Deficiency, Nutrition Poor
Effects of Maternal Multiple Micronutrient Supplementation During Lactation on Child Development in Ethiopia
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about the effects of iodine-containing multiple micronutrient supplements provided to breastfeeding mothers who live in settings with mild iodine deficiency.
- Conditions
- Iodine Deficiency, Nutrition Poor, Development, Infant, Breastfeeding
- Trial name
- EMECHAT (NCT05901766)
- Testing
- UNIMMAP Multiple Micronutrient Supplement
- Volunteers
- 600 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brown University
HIV Infections
Effect of Multiple Micronutrient Supplementation on Growth, Morbidity, and Mortality of HIV Infected Children in Uganda
Micronutrient deficiencies are common in HIV infected children and are aggravated by poor nutrition, especially in poor resource countries such as Uganda.
- Trial name
- MMS (NCT00122941)
- Testing
- multiple micronutrients
- Where
- 2 sites in Norway, Uganda
- Volunteers
- 860 people
- Sponsor
- Makerere University
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
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
Pregnancy
Iron Absorption From IFA and MMS Supplements in Kenyan Women During the Second Trimester of Pregnancy
This study evaluates iron absorption from three antenatal supplements, 30 mg MMS, 60 mg MMS, and 60 mg IFA, in 50 pregnant Kenyan women in their second trimester.
- Trial name
- PROUD (NCT07435766)
- Testing
- MMS with 30 mg iron, MMS with 60 mg iron, IFA with 60 mg iron
- Where
- 2 sites in Kenya
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- ETH Zurich
Environmental Enteric Dysfunction, Zinc Deficiency
Effects of EED on Zn Absorption and Retention in Children From a MNP
The overall objective is to determine the impact of EED on total daily zinc absorption of young Bangladeshi children (18-24 months of age) in an austere setting with high rates of diarrhea, stunting, and micro-nutrient…
- Trial name
- ZEED2 (NCT02758444)
- Testing
- Micronutrient Powder (MNP) + 15 mg Zn, MNP + 10 mg Zn, MNP + 5 mg Zn
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Bangladesh
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Intrauterine Growth Retardation, Low Birth Weight
Effect of Prenatal Nutritional Supplementation on Birth Outcome in Hounde District, Burkina Faso
Low birth weight (LBW; birth weight<2,500g) is the most important determinant of mortality and morbidity in the neonatal period.
- Trial name
- MISAME2 (NCT00909974)
- Testing
- UNIMMAP - multiple micronutrients, Food supplement enriched with multiple micronutrients
- Where
- Burkina Faso
- Volunteers
- 1,302 people
- Sponsor
- Institute of Tropical Medicine, Belgium
Folate Deficiency, Neural Tube Defects
Folic Acid Salt Study (FISFA Zambia)
Question: How effective is fortified iodized salt with folic acid (FISFA) in increasing serum and red blood cell folate in non-lactating, non-pregnant women of reproductive age in the country of Zambia who do not have active food…
- Trial name
- NCT06734611
- Testing
- Fortified Iodized Salt with Folic Acid (FISFA)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Zambia
- Volunteers
- 250 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Anemia, Iron-Deficiency
Iron Absorption From a Micronutrient Powder Containing Galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS)
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
- FeGOS (NCT02666417)
- Testing
- Fortified maize porridge (MNP+iron), Fortified maize porridge (MNP+iron+GOS)
- Where
- Kenya
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Swiss Federal Institute of Technology
Micronutrient Deficiency
The Prevalence of Micronutrient Deficiency in Early School-age Children
This study aim to assess the prevalence of deficiency in micronutrients in early school-age children and its correlation with picky eating behavior, physical activity, nutritional status, and health status.
- Trial name
- NCT03764800
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 250 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Iron-deficiency, Iron Deficiency Anemia
Child of Urban Poverty Iron Project (CUPIP) - A Pilot Study
The first 1,000 days of life are critical periods for brain development. Proper nutrition lays the foundation for optimal growth, health, and neurodevelopment across the lifespan.
- Conditions
- Iron-deficiency, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Micronutrient Deficiency, Nutrient Deficiency
- Trial name
- CUPIP (NCT03819530)
- Testing
- Vitamin and Mineral Powder
- Where
- Malaysia
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- University of Malaya
Anemia
Treatment of Iron Deficiency Anemia in Malaria Endemic Ghana
Iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia (IDA) are the most prevalent micronutrient deficiencies on a worldwide basis, especially in developing countries.
- Trial name
- NCT01001871
- Testing
- Sprinkles®, vitamin/mineral fortificant without iron
- Where
- Ghana
- Volunteers
- 3,880 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Hospital for Sick Children