Status:
COMPLETED
Iron-Biofortified Beans Intervention in Mexico
Lead Sponsor:
Cornell University
Collaborating Sponsors:
Instituto Nacional de Salud Publica, Mexico
Conditions:
Iron-deficiency
Anemia
Eligibility:
All Genders
5-12 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The objective of this cluster-randomized efficacy feeding trial was to determine the effects of consuming iron-biofortified beans (Fe-Beans) on iron status in children, compared to control beans (Cont...
Detailed Description
Iron deficiency is the most common single nutrient deficiency worldwide, with the highest burden in children and women of reproductive age. Global estimates of anemia prevalence in school-aged childre...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Inclusion criteria:
- Boarding schools for children (5-12 y)
- Located in a rural area approximately 60 kilometers east of the city of Oaxaca
- A high prevalence of anemia (\>=15.0%) on the baseline survey
- Adequate infrastructure to sustain a 6-month feeding trial. Exclusion criteria were a prevalence of anemia of less than 15% on the baseline survey, and inadequate infrastructure to sustain a 6-month feeding trial
- Exclusion Criteria:
- A prevalence of anemia \<15.0% on the baseline survey
- Inadequate infrastructure to sustain a 6-month feeding trial
Exclusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 6 2010
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
August 15 2010
Estimated Enrollment :
574 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03835377
Start Date
January 6 2010
End Date
August 15 2010
Last Update
February 19 2019
Active Locations (1)
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Instituto Nacional de Salud Publica (INSP)
Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico