Status:
COMPLETED
Estimation of Vitamin A Stores in Children and Women in Guatemala and Relation With Potential Toxicity Markers
Lead Sponsor:
Institute of Nutrition of Central America and Panama
Collaborating Sponsors:
Newcastle University
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
Conditions:
Vitamin A Status
Eligibility:
All Genders
3-5 years
Brief Summary
The goal of this study is to assess whether 3-5 years-old children who have Vitamin A intakes above the tolerable upper intake level (UL=900 ug per day) have higher total body Vitamin A stores and bio...
Detailed Description
The goal of this study is to assess whether VA intakes above the tolerable upper intake level (UL) and exposure to multiple programs are associated with are associated with 1) exposure to multiple VA ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Children 3-5 years old and their mothers
- Child VA intake must be above 250 micrograms/day
- Children must be apparently healthy, Hemoglobin\>9 g/dL at recruitment point, C-reactive protein\<5 mg/L. For Women, Hemoglobin\>10 g/dL, C-reactive protein\<5 mg/L
Exclusion
- °Children with Congenital or chronical diseases, reported illnesses 1 week before the test. For Women: Pregnancy or lactation, Previously known Chronic Diseases
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 13 2017
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
October 30 2017
Estimated Enrollment :
178 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03345147
Start Date
January 13 2017
End Date
October 30 2017
Last Update
November 17 2017
Active Locations (3)
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1
Mixco, La Comunidad City Hall
Guatemala City, Guatemala
2
Sacatepequez City Hall
Guatemala City, Guatemala
3
Santa Catarina Pinula City Hall
Guatemala City, Guatemala