Status:
UNKNOWN
Efficacy of Micronutrient Fortified Yoghurt in School Children for Health Benefits
Lead Sponsor:
Annamalai University
Collaborating Sponsors:
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Department of Community Medicine SZMC, Bogra Bangladesh
Conditions:
Child Development
Cognitive Development
Eligibility:
All Genders
6-9 years
Phase:
PHASE3
Brief Summary
To evaluate the efficacy of consumption of yoghurt fortified with 30% recommended dietary allowance (RDA) of essential micronutrients (iron, zinc, vitamin A and iodine) for a period of one year in com...
Detailed Description
Study population: Children aged 6-9 years both boys and girls from 6 primary schools of Gabtali town of Bogra district in Bangladesh. Sample Size: 1200 children (400 in each group) Enrollment of elig...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- children aged between 6 to 9 yrs of age,
- enrolled in the school,
- not severely malnourished requiring rehabilitation and micronutrient supplement, AND
- consent to participate.
- Inclusion is only based on age and locale: 6-9 years in Gabtali schools and both genders will be enrolled.
Exclusion
- children who are severely malnourished and requiring hospitalization.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2008
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
August 1 2010
Estimated Enrollment :
1325 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00980733
Start Date
September 1 2008
End Date
August 1 2010
Last Update
September 21 2009
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Department of Community Medicine, SZMC
Bogra, Bangladesh