Status:
COMPLETED
The Efficacy of Zinc as Adjunct Therapy in the Treatment of Severe Pneumonia in Children
Lead Sponsor:
Makerere University
Conditions:
Pneumonia
Eligibility:
All Genders
6-59 years
Phase:
PHASE3
Brief Summary
Pneumonia is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in children in developing countries. Zinc deficiency leads to impairment in tissue repair and immunodeficiency in children.At least two randomis...
Detailed Description
Zinc deficiency is a global nutritional problem affecting people with a low socioeconomic status in developing and developed countries. There is a high prevalence of zinc deficiency in Uganda as docum...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Children aged 6- 59 months with cough, difficult breathing and chest indrawing
- Written informed consent from the caretaker
Exclusion
- Children with known heart disease
- Children on medication with Zinc supplements
- Children with obstructive air way disease
- Children with active measles
- Known intolerance or allergy to zinc or zinc-containing products
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2006
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
March 1 2007
Estimated Enrollment :
328 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00373100
Start Date
September 1 2006
End Date
March 1 2007
Last Update
July 7 2009
Active Locations (1)
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Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, Makerere University
Kampala, Kampala, Uganda, P O 7072