Effects of Iron and/or Zinc Supplementation in Mexican School Children Exposed to Lead

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

602 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2000-01-31

Study Completion Date

2001-12-31

Brief Summary

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Lead is negatively linked to nutritional status, behavior and cognition in children. Despite extensive knowledge of its toxicity and efforts to reduce exposure, lead continues to be a problem in developed and developing countries. When lead exposure is unavoidable due to its pervasive nature, effective means of protecting or disrupting that exposure need to be developed. Nutritional interventions are one such option. We conducted a 2x2 factorial, placebo-controlled trial of 6-month iron and zinc supplementation among lead-exposed children in Torreón, Mexico (altitude 1060 m). Nine schools were selected based on proximity to a lead smelter and first-graders were individually randomized to daily treatment with 30 mg iron, 30 mg zinc, both, or placebo. In addition to biochemical indicators, cognitive functions and behavior were evaluated at baseline, after the 6-month supplementation period, and again after another 6 months (without supplementation).

At baseline, 602 children ages 6.2-8.5 years were enrolled.

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Detailed Description

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We conducted a 2x2 factorial, placebo-controlled trial of 6-month iron and zinc supplementation among lead-exposed children in Torreón, Mexico (altitude 1060 m) to test the hypothesis that supplementation with iron, zinc or both will reduce blood lead concentrations of the children and improve their cognition and behavior. Nine schools were selected based on proximity to a lead smelter and first-graders were individually randomized to daily treatment with 30 mg iron, 30 mg zinc, both, or placebo. In addition to biochemical indicators (blood lead, serum ferritin, CRP, serum zinc, urinary arsenic concentrations), cognitive functions and behavior were measured. Assessments were conducted at three time points: at baseline, after the 6 month treatment, and again after another 6 months without treatment. At baseline, 602 children ages 6.2-8.5 years were enrolled.

Conditions

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Lead Poisoning

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

FACTORIAL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

QUADRUPLE

Participants Caregivers Investigators Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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