Status:
COMPLETED
Effect of African Leafy Vegetables on Nutritional Status of South African School Children.
Lead Sponsor:
North-West University, South Africa
Collaborating Sponsors:
Medical Research Council, South Africa
Agricultural Research Council of South Africa
Conditions:
Iron Status
Vitamin A Status
Eligibility:
All Genders
6-12 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The combination of poverty-related infectious and lifestyle-related non-communicable diseases, both driven by malnutrition, causes a high burden for South Africa. Healthy and nutritious diets for popu...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- apparently healthy and had no signs and symptoms of acute illness at the time of baseline blood collection
- attending grade R - 4 of one of the selected schools
Exclusion
- Children with a haemoglobin concentration \<8 g/dL were excluded from the study and referred for medical treatment.
- Children who received micronutrient supplements were also excluded from the study.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 1 2012
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
June 1 2012
Estimated Enrollment :
171 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01920646
Start Date
February 1 2012
End Date
June 1 2012
Last Update
August 12 2013
Active Locations (1)
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Sizamela Intermediate School and Buffelsvlei Intermediate School
Rysmierbult, North West, South Africa