Status:
COMPLETED
Acceptability of Lipid-Based Nutrient Supplements (LNS) for Women and Infants
Lead Sponsor:
University of California, Davis
Conditions:
Anemia
Malnutrition
Eligibility:
All Genders
6+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Inadequate micronutrient intakes during pregnancy, lactation and infancy remain a major problem in Ghana. Lipid-based nutrient supplements (LNS) made using vegetable oil, groundnut paste, milk, sugar,...
Detailed Description
This study is a taste test to confirm the acceptability of lipid-based nutrient supplements (LNS), which are semi-solid pastes comprising groundnut paste, milk, sugar, vegetable oil and micronutrients...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Inclusion Criteria (infants):
- 6-12 months of age
- currently receiving breast milk
- has been consuming complementary foods for at least 30 days
- Inclusion Criteria (women):
- being ≥ 18 years of age
- confirmed to be pregnant or breastfeeding
- Exclusion Criteria:
- intolerance to milk or peanut
- illness requiring referral
Exclusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 1 2009
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
June 1 2009
Estimated Enrollment :
46 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00970840
Start Date
June 1 2009
End Date
June 1 2009
Last Update
March 27 2017
Active Locations (1)
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St. Martins de Porres Hospital
Agomanya, Ghana