Status:
COMPLETED
Efficacy of Lipid-Based Nutrient Supplements (LNS) for Pregnant and Lactating Women and Their Infants
Lead Sponsor:
University of California, Davis
Conditions:
Anemia
Malnutrition
Eligibility:
FEMALE
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
In Ghana, low micronutrient intakes among pregnant women are a major problem. The standard nutritional intervention during pregnancy is iron-folic acid tablets, but adherence is low. The investigators...
Detailed Description
Introduction: Inadequate nutrient intakes during pregnancy remain a major problem worldwide. The standard nutritional intervention during pregnancy is iron-folic acid tablets, but adherence is genera...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- At least 18 years of age
- No more than 20 wk of gestation
- Given Ante-natal Cards of the Ghana Health Service
- Completed the initial routine ante-natal examination at the clinics
- HIV negative or status unknown (as from the Ante-natal card)
- Free from chronic disease e.g. malignancy requiring frequent medical attention (as from the Ante-natal card)
- Residing in the Manya Krobo or Yilo Krobo district
- Prepared to sign an informed consent
- Living in the area throughout the duration of the study
- Acceptance of home visitors
Exclusion
- Known asthmatic or history of allergy towards peanut or milk products
- Concurrent participation in another clinical trial
- Severe illness warranting hospital referral
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
November 1 2009
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 15 2017
Estimated Enrollment :
3499 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00970866
Start Date
November 1 2009
End Date
December 15 2017
Last Update
February 24 2022
Active Locations (4)
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1
St. Martin de Porre's Hospital
Agomanya, Ghana
2
Atua Government Hospital
Atua, Ghana
3
Kpong Reproductive and Child Health (RCH) Center
Kpong, Ghana
4
Somanya Polyclinic
Somanya, Ghana