Status:
COMPLETED
Effect of Zinc and Vitamin A Supplementation on Diarrhea, Physical Growth and Immune Response in Malnourished Children
Lead Sponsor:
Society for Applied Studies
Collaborating Sponsors:
European Commission
World Health Organization
Conditions:
Diarrhea
Pneumonia
Eligibility:
All Genders
6-30 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Zinc deficiency is common in developing country children, as food intakes are often low, foods from animal sources are infrequently used, the bioavailability of zinc from staple cereal-based diets is ...
Detailed Description
Diarrheal disease is a major cause of child mortality in developing countries. Currently, the management of diarrhea focuses on oral rehydration therapy in acute diarrhea. However, acute diarrhea acco...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Children in the age group 6-30 months
- Either sex
Exclusion
- Refused consent
- Likely to move out of study area within the next four months
- Urgent admission to hospital on the enrollment day
- Had received massive dose of vitamin A within the two months before enrollment
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 1 1998
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
September 1 2000
Estimated Enrollment :
2482 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00272116
Start Date
February 1 1998
End Date
September 1 2000
Last Update
April 3 2012
Active Locations (1)
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All India Institute of Medical Sciences
New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi, India, 110029