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Study NCT ID:
NCT00109551
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2013-05-01
First Post:
2005-04-28
Brief Title:
Community Trial of Zinc Supplementation on Preschool Child Mortality and Morbidity in Southern Nepal
Sponsor:
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development NICHD
Organization:
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development NICHD
Study Overview
Official Title:
Zinc Supplementation Impact on Child Mortality--Nepal
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2006-01
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
The purpose of this study is to determine whether daily supplementation of young children in Nepal with either zinc iron-folic acid or both can reduce mortality and morbidity Young children in Nepal have numerous nutritional deficiencies and high rates of morbidity and mortality Zinc andor iron supplementation may be a cost-effective method for reducing these risks
Detailed Description:
Mortality rates among preschool age children in Nepal and many other developing countries remain high despite significant progress made over the past 20 years There remain significant nutritional deficiencies in these populations especially important are vitamin and mineral deficiencies
Comparisons In this study we are comparing the morbidity and mortality experience for children 1-36 months of age randomized to one of four daily supplementation regimens placebo zinc alone iron-folic acid alone zinc iron-folic acid
Comparisons In this study we are comparing the morbidity and mortality experience for children 1-36 months of age randomized to one of four daily supplementation regimens placebo zinc alone iron-folic acid alone zinc iron-folic acid
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None
Secondary IDs
| Secondary ID | Type | Domain | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| R01HD038753 | NIH | None | httpsreporternihgovquickSearchR01HD038753 |