Status:
COMPLETED
Zambia Micronutrient Powder Trial Effectiveness Study
Lead Sponsor:
University of British Columbia
Collaborating Sponsors:
Tropical Disease Research Centre
UNICEF
Conditions:
Iron Deficiency Anaemia
Stunting
Eligibility:
All Genders
6-11 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Addressing micronutrient deficiencies in Zambia is recognized as a national priority by the government due to its major contribution to morbidity and mortality among children, especially infants in th...
Detailed Description
1. Purpose While Zambia has made progress towards reducing under-nutrition among children, as measured by underweight, other indicators of nutritional status, particularly stunting and anaemia have re...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Aged 6-11
- Residing within the project catchment area, and plan on remaining in the same household for the 12 month study duration
- Parent/guardian willingness to give consent for the child's participation in the study
Exclusion
- Weight-for-height Z score \<3 SD
- Mid-upper arm circumference \< 11.5 cm
- Presence of bilateral oedema
- Severe anaemia (Hb \< 7.0 g/dl)
- HIV positive
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 1 2013
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
November 1 2014
Estimated Enrollment :
631 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01878734
Start Date
June 1 2013
End Date
November 1 2014
Last Update
June 4 2015
Active Locations (1)
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Villages in the Mbala District
Mbala, Northern Province, Zambia