Clinical trials: Deficiency of Micronutrients
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
Adolescent Development, Stunting
The Nash-wo-Numa (Childhood Growth & Development) Study
The proposed study will be a cross-sectional study in the District of Matiari, Pakistan. Children ages 9-15 years will be identified from a Matiari District household census scheduled being conducted from December 2016- to May…
- Conditions
- Adolescent Development, Stunting, Depression, Micronutrient Deficiency
- Trial name
- NCT03647553
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 1,385 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aga Khan University
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
Growth Disorders, Infant Malnutrition
Effect of a Complementary Food Supplement on Growth and Morbidity of Ghanaian Infants
Prevention of malnutrition in infants and children requires access and intake of nutritious food starting at birth with exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of life, breastfeeding in combination with complementary foods…
- Conditions
- Growth Disorders, Infant Malnutrition, Micronutrient Deficiency, Protein Malnutrition
- Trial name
- TRIUMF (NCT03181178)
- Testing
- Macro-micronutrient complementary food supplement, A micronutrient powder, Nutrition education
- Volunteers
- 1,204 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nevin Scrimshaw International Nutrition Foundation
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
Folate Deficiency, Vitamin B 12 Deficiency
Effectiveness of Fortification With Folic Acid and Vitamin B12 Among Teenage Girls
Folic acid and vitamin B12 play an interdependent role in key cellular processes, namely deoxyribonucleic acid synthesis, cell division, red blood cell formation, and nervous system myelination.
- Conditions
- Folate Deficiency, Vitamin B 12 Deficiency, Anemia, Megaloblastic, Cognitive Development
- Trial name
- NCT06100146
- Testing
- Folic acid and vitamin B12 fortified flour, Unfortified cereal flour
- Where
- 2 sites in Ethiopia
- Volunteers
- 472 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Ghent
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
Malnutrition
Optimal Amount of Zinc to Include in a Lipid-based Nutrient Supplement (LNS)
To assess zinc-related biochemical and functional responses among young Burkinabe children with a presumed high risk of zinc deficiency who receive micronutrient products containing different amounts of zinc, provided with or…
- Trial name
- NCT00944281
- Testing
- LNS-Zn5, LNS-Zn10, LNS-Zn0
- Where
- Burkina Faso
- Volunteers
- 3,220 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Davis
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
Iodine Deficiency Disorders
RCT of Iodine-containing MNPs vs Oral Iodized Oil to Prevent Iodine Deficiency in Weaning Infants
In this study, two intervention strategies to address iodine deficiency and prevent iodine deficiency disorders in breast-fed weaning infants will be evaluated in a mild to moderate iodine-deficient population in Zamboanga del…
- Trial name
- NCT02421653
- Testing
- MNP90, MNP45, IODISED OIL
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Swiss Federal Institute of Technology
Nutrient Intake Disorder, Deficiency of Micronutrients
Food Consumption and Iron Status Survey in Two Provinces of Rural Burkina Faso
Sorghum is the primary source of food for more than 300 million people in arid and semi-arid regions of Africa. The grain is one of the few crops that grow well in arid climates, but has a low content in most essential nutrients…
- Trial name
- NCT02376140
- Volunteers
- 480 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Institut de Recherche pour le Developpement
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
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
Angiogenesis, Fetal Weight
Multiple Micronutrients Supplementation on Angiogenesis and Vasculogenesis Factors, and Fetal Biometry
Multiple micronutrients play an important role during pregnancy, since the decidualization and implantation phases. It has an impact on placentation and remodeling of blood vessels.
- Conditions
- Angiogenesis, Fetal Weight, Pregnancy Related, Nutrient Element Deficiency
- Trial name
- NCT06929793
- Testing
- Multiple Micronutrients, Standard Antenatal Vitamin
- Where
- Indonesia
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dr Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital
Heart Defects, Congenital
Micronutrients in Children in Critical Care With Cardiac Conditions
This study aims to explore the frequency and types of micronutrient deficiencies in a sample of UK children with CHD using standard and novel markers in blood.
- Trial name
- MC5 (NCT02409706)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde