Status:
UNKNOWN
Effectiveness of Multiple Micro-nutrient Fortified Fudge on Nutritional Status of 3-5 Years of Age Children
Lead Sponsor:
University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore - Pakistan
Collaborating Sponsors:
Sindh Lady Health Worker Program for Family Planning and Primary Health Care
PCSIR Laboratories Complex Karachi Pakistan
Conditions:
Micronutrient Deficiencies
Anemia
Eligibility:
All Genders
3-5 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Multiple micro-nutrient deficiencies in Pakistan is wide spread, there is dire need to address these by using smart solutions, among them multiple fortified product (fudge) is an alternate possible wa...
Detailed Description
As per the National Nutrition Survey, 2011 anaemia (iron deficiency) affected the children severely as one in three children under the age of 5 anemic, whereas prevalence of vitamin A deficiency among...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- 3-5 years of age
- no medical complication
- from middle-income group within the semi-urban population
Exclusion
- illness/ infections (TB, Malarial drug)
- non-attendant
- severe anemia/micro nutrient deficiency
- thyroid disease
- medication/supplementation
- not willing to participate
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 2 2017
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
August 30 2018
Estimated Enrollment :
480 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03450174
Start Date
October 2 2017
End Date
August 30 2018
Last Update
March 1 2018
Active Locations (1)
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University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan, 54000