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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The Aga Khan University

Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan, 75300

2

Project Office, Matiari

Matiari, Sindh, Pakistan, 75300