Status:
COMPLETED
Iodine Status of Preschoolers Given Micronutrient Powder for 6 Months
Lead Sponsor:
Nutrition Center of the Philippines
Conditions:
Iodine Deficiency
Iodine Deficiency Disorder
Eligibility:
All Genders
4-6 years
Phase:
PHASE4
Brief Summary
Iodine deficiency remains widespread worldwide with children as among the vulnerable groups considering their stage of growth and development. In the Philippines, current data shows an optimal status ...
Detailed Description
Iodine is an essential trace element for normal growth and development in animals and man (Hetzel, 1989). When iodine requirements are not met, thyroid hormone synthesis is impaired resulting in hypot...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- apparently healthy
- permanent resident in the barangay or municipality
- 4-6 years old
- with informed written parental consent
- whose mothers are willing to devote time for the survey
Exclusion
- severely underweight
- with obvious clinical problem like goiter, congenital heart disease
- with plans of transferring residence outside the municipality within the next 6 months
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
November 1 2014
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
March 1 2015
Estimated Enrollment :
396 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT02280330
Start Date
November 1 2014
End Date
March 1 2015
Last Update
December 23 2015
Active Locations (1)
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La Trinidad Benguet Day Care Centers
La Trinidad, Benguet, Philippines, 2601