Status:
COMPLETED
Effects of Vitamin A Supplementation on Intestinal Parasitic Reinfections
Lead Sponsor:
Sana'a University
Collaborating Sponsors:
University of Malaya
Ministry of Health, Malaysia
Conditions:
Intestinal Parasitic Infections
Malnutrition
Eligibility:
All Genders
7-12 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Intestinal parasitic infections, malnutrition and iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) are still considered as public health problems in rural Malaysia especially among Orang Asli children. Despite intermitt...
Detailed Description
Children from Sekolah Kebangsaan Betau in Pos Betau, Kuala Lipis, Pahang served as the target population for this study. The selection criteria for study subjects were the following: * Age 7-12 year...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age 7-12 years (according to birth date in birth certificate).
- No evidence of concomitant severe and/or chronic illness such as acute respiratory tract infections, mental retardation and neurological deficits.
- Consent of parent to participate in the study.
Exclusion
- history or evidence of underlying haematological-related diseases such as thalassaemia and ovalocytosis.
- menstruating females (age \>13)
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 1 2007
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
August 1 2008
Estimated Enrollment :
250 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00936091
Start Date
May 1 2007
End Date
August 1 2008
Last Update
August 4 2009
Active Locations (1)
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National school of Pos Betau
Kuala Lipis, Pahang, Malaysia