Status:
COMPLETED
Using Iodized Salt to Improve Serum Folate, B12 and Iron Levels
Lead Sponsor:
Hydrocephalus and Neuroscience Institute
Collaborating Sponsors:
Andhra Medical College
Conditions:
Neural Tube Defects
Folic Acid Deficiency
Eligibility:
FEMALE
18-45 years
Brief Summary
Question: How effective is fortified iodized salt in increasing serum concentrations of folate, B12 and iron among non-pregnant and non-lactating women of reproductive age? Hypothesis: Micronutrient ...
Detailed Description
Salt is an ideal vehicle for fortification because its universal consumption and often centrally processed with established distribution channels. Over 70% of households globally have access to iodize...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- • Willing to voluntarily participate in the study
- Can comprehend and comply with study requirements
- Aged between 18 and 45 years.
- No documented issues with child bearing potential
- Resident of the area of study for duration of study.
- Consume only study salt during study
Exclusion
- Taking multivitamins or micronutrient supplements during study
- Pregnant or lactating at recruitment or during study
- Co-morbidities such as Malabsorption disorders, severe anemia (Hgb \<8.0 g/dL), uncontrolled hypertension, (SBP ≥140 mm Hg or DBP ≥90 mm Hg), HIV, active TB or malaria infection
- History of prior SBA delivery
- Pre-existing medical conditions (i.e., cancer or need for regular medications)
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 1 2022
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
November 30 2022
Estimated Enrollment :
200 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06904612
Start Date
June 1 2022
End Date
November 30 2022
Last Update
July 14 2025
Active Locations (2)
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1
Pediatric Neurosurgery
Orlando, Florida, United States, 32827
2
Andhra Medical College
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India, 530002