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NCT Number: NCT00944853

Effects of Liquid Zinc Supplementation and Dispersible Zinc Tablets on Plasma Zinc Concentration

The study aims to compare the effects of two different formulations of zinc supplements on plasma zinc concentrations among young Burkinabe children.

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Key information

Conditions

Zinc Deficiency

Age range

6 month–23 month

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Toussiana Health District

Touziana, Burkina Faso

About this study

  • To investigate the effects of short-term zinc supplementation, provided either as a dispersible tablet containing zinc sulfate ("ZinCfant," Nutriset Ltd; Malaunay, France) or as a liquid ZnSO4 solution, on changes in serum zinc concentration, compared with a placebo in young Burkinabe children; and 2) to assess the relationship between change in serum zinc concentration and the presence of altered intestinal permeability within each treatment group.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • currently breast feeding
  • informed consent of a parent or guardian.

Exclusion criteria

  • symptomatic acute or chronic febrile infections
  • diarrhea within the past week
  • consuming vitamin or mineral supplements or zinc-fortified infant formulas

Treatment and study plan

Liquid zinc syrup

Dietary Supplement

Liquid zinc syrup containing 5 mg zinc as zinc sulfate

Other names: Phytofla, Banfora, Burkina Faso

Zinc tablet

Dietary Supplement

Dispersible zinc tablet containing 5 mg zinc

Other names: Nutriset S.A.S., France

Liquid placebo supplement

Dietary Supplement

Liquid placebo supplement containing 0 mg zinc

Other names: Phytofla, Banfora, Burkina Faso

Primary outcomes

  1. Plasma zinc concentration

    Time frame: 3 weeks

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of California, Davis

Other

Collaborators

  • Helen Keller International
  • Nutriset
  • Université Polytechnique de Bobo-Dioulasso

Registry information

Official study title

The Effect of Zinc Supplementation, Provided as Either a Liquid Zinc Solution or Dispersible Tablets, on Plasma Zinc Concentration Among Young Burkinabe Children

Important dates

Study start
2009
Primary completion
2009
Study completion
2010
First posted
Jul 23, 2009
Registry last updated
Feb 24, 2017

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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