Status:
COMPLETED
Improving Iron Status Through Consumption Of Iron Fortified Cowpea: An Intervention Study
Lead Sponsor:
Wageningen University
Collaborating Sponsors:
Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research
Nestlé Foundation
Conditions:
Anemia
Low Iron Stores
Eligibility:
All Genders
6-12 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Rationale: Iron deficiency and zinc deficiency, are of public health significance in sub-Saharan Africa. An estimated 50% of children (5-14 years) in developing countries suffer from anaemia, half of ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Children 6-12 years old
- Regularly attending school, in grades 1-3
- Apparently healthy, free of chronic illnesses and not taking chronic medication.
- No medication nor supplemental iron at time of entry into the study
- Informed consent obtained from at least one parent or guardian
Exclusion
- Children with severe anemia (Hb\<70 g/l).
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2010
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
July 1 2011
Estimated Enrollment :
240 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01208363
Start Date
September 1 2010
End Date
July 1 2011
Last Update
September 29 2011
Active Locations (1)
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Department of Community Nutrition, University for Development Studies
Tamale, Ghana