Status:
COMPLETED
Evaluation of Zinc and / or Micronutrient Supplementation on Intestinal Flora, Diarrheal Disease Burden, Intestinal Mucosal Integrity and Growth Among Children of Pakistan
Lead Sponsor:
Aga Khan University
Collaborating Sponsors:
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
Tufts University
Conditions:
Malnutrition
Diarrhea
Eligibility:
All Genders
2-6 years
Phase:
PHASE2
PHASE3
Brief Summary
Information on the mechanisms of zinc is still in developing phase. Ecological and biological implications of long term zinc supplementation at population level requires assessment. The trial aims to ...
Detailed Description
WHO has recommended the use of zinc for the treatment of acute diarrhea. Literature supports up-scaling of zinc supplementation programs to prevent childhood illnesses, such as diarrhea and respirator...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Children of ages 2 weeks to 6 months for recruitment into the Trial. Children of ages 6 months and onwards would eligible to receive intervention (in the form of Micronutrient Sprinkles)
Exclusion
- Children with obvious congenital anomalies.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
November 1 2008
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
July 1 2012
Estimated Enrollment :
2745 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00705445
Start Date
November 1 2008
End Date
July 1 2012
Last Update
August 28 2012
Active Locations (2)
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1
The Aga Khan University
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan, 75300
2
Project Office, Matiari
Matiari, Sindh, Pakistan, 75300