Assessment of Zinc Absorption From a Phytic Acid Rich Complementary Food

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Total Enrollment

40 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2011-01-31

Study Completion Date

2012-10-31

Brief Summary

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Assessment of zinc absorption from a phytic acid rich complementary food, consumed by young children immediately after the addition of the enzyme phytase. A randomized single blind study

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Bioavailability

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

1. 12-24 month old
2. Male of female
3. Height and weight between -2.0 SD and +2.0 SD with respect to WHO child growth standards.
4. No mineral and vitamin supplements 2 weeks prior to the study and during the whole duration of the study

Exclusion Criteria

1. Body temperature ≥ 37.5°C
2. Hemoglobin ≤ 7g/dL
3. Positive RDT test
4. Any metabolic, gastrointestinal or chronic disease (according to the statement of the subject's parent) known chronic diseases at the gastrointestinal tract)
5. Long term mediation (that may affect zinc metabolism) during the whole study to interact with zinc metabolism (such as kidney diseases or

Minimum Eligible Age

12 Months

Maximum Eligible Age

24 Months

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Responsible Party

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Prof. Michael B. Zimmermann

Prof

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

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CHU-Yalgado Ouédraogo, Service Pédiatrie

Ouagadougou, , Burkina Faso

Site Status

Countries

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Burkina Faso

Other Identifiers

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INSTAPA-FP7-211484

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id