CompletedNot Applicable

Impact of the Consumption of Fortified Biscuits on the Iron Status of School-aged Children

Senegal570 participantsStarted 2024-02-15

Plain-language summary

This study aimed to evaluate the impact of fortified biscuit consumption on the iron status of school-aged children in rural Kaolack. The main question it aims to answer is: • Does the consumption of iron-fortified biscuits improve the iron status of school-aged children? Researchers compared the iron-fortified biscuit to a placebo (a biscuit similar in appearance but without iron-rich ingredients) to measure its effectiveness. Participants: * Consumed either the fortified biscuit or the placebo daily for 3 months * Took part in data collection after 3 months of biscuit consumption

Who can participate

Age range6 Years – 16 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Children aged 6 to 16 years * Enrolled in one of the two selected elementary schools (French or Franco-Arab) * Availability to participate throughout the 3-month intervention period * Obtained written informed consent from parent or guardian Verbal assent obtained from the child Exclusion Criteria: * Children diagnosed with sickle cell disease (SCD) * Children currently under iron supplementation or treatment at the start of the study * Refusal to participate or withdrawal of consent at any time

What they're measuring

Change in serum ferritin concentration (ng/mL)

Timeframe: At baseline and at 3 months (endline)

Prevalence of iron deficiency

Timeframe: At baseline and at 3 months (endline)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07041866

SponsorUniversite du Sine Saloum Elhadj Ibrahima Niasse

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-06-10