Status:
COMPLETED
Ferrous Fumarate and Ferric Pyrophosphate as Food Fortificants in Developing Countries
Lead Sponsor:
International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh
Collaborating Sponsors:
Nutrition Third World, Belgium
Nestlé Foundation
Conditions:
Healthy Participants
Non-anemic Children
Eligibility:
All Genders
9-24 years
Phase:
PHASE1
Brief Summary
Iron fortification of foods is usually considered the most cost-effective approach to prevent iron deficiency. However, iron is the most difficult mineral to add to foods. When added as water-soluble,...
Detailed Description
The efficacy study will test the ability of ferrous fumarate and ferric pyrophosphate to prevent anemia/IDA in non-anemic Bangladeshi infants/young children in comparison to ferrous sulfate during a 9...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Children of 9-24 months
- Non-anaemic children (haemoglobin more than 10.5g/L)
Exclusion
- Exclusion criteria include:
- Children with anemia (Hb\<105 g/L), systemic infection or apparent inflammatory process or weight for age of \< 70% of NCHS median.
- The children with exclusion criteria will be appropriately treated or if needed, or will be referred to appropriate health center for treatment.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 1 2003
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
June 1 2008
Estimated Enrollment :
235 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00867867
Start Date
October 1 2003
End Date
June 1 2008
Last Update
July 16 2013
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