CompletedPhase 3

Efficacy of β-carotene Biofortified Maize in Reducing Vitamin A Deficiency Among Children

Zambia1,228 participantsStarted 2012-08

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this cluster-randomized trial is to examine whether daily consumption of β-carotene biofortified maize flour can reduce the prevalence of vitamin A deficiency and improve the vitamin A status and among 4-8 year old children in rural Zambia.

Who can participate

Age range4 Years – 8 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Children 4-8 years of age

What they're measuring

Increased Serum Retinol Concentration

Timeframe: After 6 months of feeding

Decreased Prevalence of Vitamin A deficiency

Timeframe: After 6 months of feeding

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01695148

SponsorJohns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2013-03

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