Status:
COMPLETED
The Mazira Project: An Evaluation of Eggs During Complementary Feeding in Rural Malawi
Lead Sponsor:
University of California, Davis
Collaborating Sponsors:
Kamuzu University of Health Sciences
Washington University School of Medicine
Conditions:
Infant Malnutrition
Eligibility:
All Genders
6-9 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The Mazira Project is a study of the effect of egg consumption on growth, development and gut health of infants in Malawi. The study randomly assigns infants to receive one egg per day over six months...
Detailed Description
The aim of the Mazira Project is to determine whether daily consumption of an egg improves the growth and development of infants in rural Malawi. In Malawi, 37% of children under five years old are st...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Living in catchment area of Lungwena health center, Mangochi District, Malawi during the study enrollment period
- Singleton birth
Exclusion
- Egg allergy
- History of anaphylaxis or any serious allergic reaction requiring emergency medical care
- Congenital or chronic condition impacting growth and development or ability to eat eggs
- Severe anemia (hemoglobin \< 5 g/dL)
- Mid-upper arm circumference \< 12.5 cm or presence of bipedal edema
- Acute illness or injury warranting hospital referral
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 22 2018
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
January 22 2019
Estimated Enrollment :
662 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03385252
Start Date
January 22 2018
End Date
January 22 2019
Last Update
February 24 2020
Active Locations (1)
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University of Malawi College of Medicine, Mangochi Campus
Mangochi, Malawi