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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Pediatric Neurosurgery

Orlando, Florida, United States, 32827

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Andhra Medical College

Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India, 530002