Effect of Vitamin A Supplementation on Iron Metabolic Homeostasis of Preschool Children in Sichuan,China
Information source: Chengdu Maternal and Children's Health Care Hospital
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Condition(s) targeted: Iron Metabolic Homeostasis
Intervention: iron and vitamin a (Drug)
Phase: N/A
Status: Completed
Sponsored by: Chengdu Maternal and Children's Health Care Hospital
Summary
The investigators plan to perform a randomized, mutual-control and double-blinded cohort
study to further exploit the vitamin A supplementation on iron metabolic homeostasis
(including iron reserve, mobilization and absorption status in the same population) compared
with solely iron and vitamin A plus iron.
Clinical Details
Official title: Effect of Vitamin A Supplementation on Iron Metabolic Homeostasis of Preschool Children in Sichuan,China
Study design: Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Crossover Assignment, Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor), Primary Purpose: Prevention
Primary outcome: hemoglobinhemoglobin
Eligibility
Minimum age: 2 Years.
Maximum age: 6 Years.
Gender(s): Both.
Criteria:
Inclusion Criteria:
- apparent health;
- Hb concentration>60 g/L;
- C-reaction protein (CRP)<10 mg/L;
- parental or guardian approval of participation in all aspects of the study; and
- parental/guardian agreement to avoid the additional use of vitamin and mineral
supplements during the investigation.
Exclusion Criteria:
- does not match the inclusion criteria
Locations and Contacts
Additional Information
Starting date: July 2011
Last updated: February 18, 2013
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