CompletedNot Applicable

Exchangeable Zinc Pool Size and Zn Absorption From Sprinkles and Traditional Foods in Pakistani Infants /Toddlers

Pakistan40 participantsStarted 2010-06

Plain-language summary

The broad objective is to improve zinc status in older infants and young children who are at risk of zinc deficiency because of combination of inadequate dietary zinc intake and high rates of diarrhea. As a sub-study within larger RCT using zinc fortified Sprinkles, the proposed study will measure the amount of zinc absorbed from a test meal of typical unfortified complementary foods consumed by Pakistani infants, or the same complementary foods fortified by the addition of the Zn-containing Sprinkle.

Who can participate

Age range

9 Months – 12 Months

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy Infants between the ages of 9 and 12 months and on weaning diet for at least 3 months. * Infants who are currently recruited in the main zinc gates study and consuming sprinkles sachet containing micronutrient and zinc . Exclusion Criteria: * Infants with congenital anomalies * Infants not on weaning diet * Infants not consuming sprinkles sachet containing micronutrients

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Exchangeable Zn Pool Size and Zn Absorption from Sprinkles and Traditional Foods in Pakistani Infants/Toddlers

Timeframe: one year

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01541696

SponsorAga Khan University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2011-12

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