Clinical trials: Folic Acid Deficiency
Anemia, Folate Deficiency
Periconceptional Surveillance in India
Women of reproductive age are a high-risk population for anaemia and micronutrient deficiencies. Evidence supports the role of periconceptional nutrition in the development of adverse pregnancy complications.
- Conditions
- Anemia, Folate Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency
- Trial name
- NCT04048330
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 2,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cornell University
Obesity, Morbid, Homocystine; Metabolic Disorder
Homocysteine After Laparoscopic Roux-enY Gastric Bypass
Changes in homocysteine values after bariatric surgery remain controversially discussed. This is the first comprehensive summary to depict timeline changes in homocysteine levels following laparoscopic roux-en-Y gastric bypass.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Morbid, Homocystine; Metabolic Disorder, Bariatric Surgery Candidate, Folate Deficiency
- Trial name
- NCT03489538
- Testing
- laparoscopic long limb roux-en-Y gastric bypass
- Where
- Austria
- Volunteers
- 708 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Vienna
Iron Deficiency, Iron Deficiency Anemia
Impact of Iron/Folic Acid vs Folic Acid Supplements During Pregnancy on Maternal and Child Health
According to a national study in 2002, the prevalence of ID, IDA, and ID+IDA among pregnant women in China was 42.6%, 9.1%, and 61.7% respectively.
- Trial name
- NCT02221752
- Testing
- Ferrous Sulfate + folic acid, Folic acid
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 2,367 people
- Sponsor
- Zhao gengli
Iron Deficiency, Vitamin A Deficiency
Nutritional Status and Bouillon Use in Northern Ghana
This pilot aims to generate data that are critical for informing the design of a planned, more detailed study to evaluate the effect of multiple micronutrient (MN)-fortified bouillon cube on biomarkers of nutrient status of women…
- Conditions
- Iron Deficiency, Vitamin A Deficiency, Vitamin B 12 Deficiency, Folate Deficiency
- Trial name
- NCT04632771
- Testing
- N/A (observational study)
- Where
- Ghana
- Volunteers
- 995 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Davis
Diabetic Nephropathies, Hyperhomocysteinemia
The Effect of Folic Acid Administration in the Progression of Microalbuminuria
The development of diabetic nephropathy has been linked to several genetic polymorphisms, including those related with homocysteine metabolism such as the methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR)and the…
- Trial name
- NCT00737126
- Testing
- Folic acid
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital Universitario Dr. Jose E. Gonzalez
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection
Folinic Acid and Vascular Reactivity in HIV
Objective: HIV infected individuals present a cluster of conditions that activate or injure the vascular endothelium. The administration of folates may exert beneficial effects on endothelial function in different populations at…
- Trial name
- NCT01768182
- Testing
- Folinic Acid
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre
Anemia, Iron-deficiency
Preoperative Anaemia prevaLence In surgiCal patiEnts
Preoperative anaemia is common in surgery, with a prevalence between 10 and 50 %, and is an independent risk factor for morbidity and mortality.
- Conditions
- Anemia, Iron-deficiency, Folic Acid Deficiency, Vitamin B 12 Deficiency
- Trial name
- ALICE (NCT03978260)
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 2,500 people
- Sponsor
- Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Hospital
Pneumonia, Pneumocystis Carinii, HIV Infections
Comparison of Three Treatments for Pneumocystis Pneumonia in AIDS Patients
This study compares three different therapies for treatment of refractory Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP) in patients with AIDS.
- Trial name
- NCT00000730
- Testing
- Trimetrexate glucuronate, Methylprednisolone, Pentamidine isethionate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 240 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
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
Extreme Prematurity, Anemia of Prematurity
Folic Acid Supplementation to Reduce Anemia in Extremely Preterm Infants
Anemia of Prematurity (AOP) is very common in extremely preterm infants and often leads to blood transfusions. Folic acid, essential for growth and DNA synthesis, is deficient in premature infants.
- Trial name
- FASCINATE (NCT06220461)
- Testing
- Folic acid
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Folate Deficiency
Food and Alcohol Behavior Study: Meaningful Enhancement
This study will determine how folate supplementation affects both serum and red blood cell folate status in females ages 18 -24 years old.
- Trial name
- FAB:ME (NCT04095052)
- Testing
- Methyl Folate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences
Anemia in Pregnancy, Pre-eclampsia
A Retrospective Analysis of Neevo® and NeevoDHA® Compared to a Standard Prenatal Vitamin in Anemia During Pregnancy
This study is a multi-site, retrospective chart review to determine the effect of Neevo® or NeevoDHA® (with higher folate and B12) versus standard prenatal vitamins on hemoglobin (Hgb) levels in pregnant women throughout the…
- Trial name
- NCT01193192
- Testing
- Neevo®, Prenatal vitamins
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pamlab, L.L.C.
Uremia, Chronic Renal Failure
Uremic Hyperhomocysteinemia -A Folate Trial for Possible Prevention of Cardiovascular Events
Homocysteine recently gained access to the category of risk factor for the development of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease in the general population.
- Conditions
- Uremia, Chronic Renal Failure, Hemodialysis, Hyperhomocysteinemia
- Trial name
- NCT00317005
- Testing
- folate treatment
- Where
- 2 sites in Brazil
- Volunteers
- 186 people
- Sponsor
- Universidade Estadual de Londrina
Iron Deficiency Anemia, Coronary Artery Disease
Non-Interventional Study of Ferretab® Comp. (Ferrous Fumarate + Folic Acid Prolonged-Release Capsules) Effects in Adult Patients With Iron Deficiency Anemia and Cardiovascular Disease
The goal of this observational study is to learn how well Ferretab® comp. works and how safe it is for adults with iron deficiency anemia and cardiovascular disease who are receiving treatment as part of their usual medical care.
- Conditions
- Iron Deficiency Anemia, Coronary Artery Disease, Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFPEF)
- Trial name
- PROMETHEUS (NCT07753031)
- Where
- 5 sites in Russia
- Volunteers
- 389 people
- Sponsor
- Alcea
Pneumonia, Pneumocystis Carinii, HIV Infections
A Study of Trimetrexate With Leucovorin Rescue for AIDS Patients Who Are Refractory to Standard Therapies for Pneumocystis Carinii Pneumonia
To study the safety and effectiveness of trimetrexate (TMTX) plus leucovorin calcium rescue (LCV) in the treatment of Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP) in patients who have AIDS, patients who are HIV positive, or those for…
- Trial name
- NCT00000724
- Testing
- Trimetrexate glucuronate, Leucovorin calcium
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Folate Deficiency
Correspondence of Folate Dietary Intake and Biomarker Data
This NHANES analysis compares self-reported dietary folate with serum and red blood cell folate status in U.S. adults.
- Trial name
- NCT03089684
- Testing
- No intervention
- Volunteers
- 4,878 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Health and Nutrition
Vitamin B-12 Deficiency
THE B-BABIES STUDY: An Observational Study of Group B Vitamins in Preterm Infants
Infancy may be associated with a risk of micronutrient depletion due to the high demands of rapid growth. This is particularly true when preterm birth occurs, as the period before term exhibits the highest rate of bodily growth…
- Trial name
- B-BABIES (NCT07163962)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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)
Anemia, Folate Deficiency
Quadruple Fortified Salt Trial in India
Women of reproductive age are at an increased risk of anemia and micronutrient deficiencies. Evidence supports the role of periconceptional nutrition in the development of neural tube defects and other pregnancy complications.
- Conditions
- Anemia, Folate Deficiency, Vitamin B 12 Deficiency
- Trial name
- QFS (NCT03853304)
- Testing
- + Folic acid, + Vitamin B12, DFS
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cornell University
Ovarian Cancer, Breast Cancer
A Study of Serum Folate Levels in Patients Treated With Olaparib
This is a study investigating folate deficiency (lack of folic acid in the blood) in patients who take the drug olaparib to treat their advanced ovarian or breast cancer.
- Conditions
- Ovarian Cancer, Breast Cancer, Folic Acid Deficiency
- Trial name
- NCT04024254
- Testing
- Folic Acid Tablet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center