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NCT Number: NCT01306097

Zinc Supplementation and Severe and Recurrent Diarrhea

Evaluating the impact of 3 months daily zinc supplementation on incidence of severe and recurrent diarrhea in 6 to 36 months age children in Bandarabbaas

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Key information

Conditions

Diarrhea Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms, Digestive

Age range

6 month–36 month

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Hormozgan University of medical sciences

Bandar Abbas, Hormozgan, 79145-3388, Iran

About this study

Evaluating the impact of 3 months daily zinc supplementation on incidence of severe and recurrent diarrhea in 6 to 36 months age children in Bandarabbaas in 2009

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • All 6 to 36 months old children without diarrhea at the time of study and without disease such as celiac
  • Inflammatory bowl disease and hypersensitivity to milk

Exclusion criteria

  • Diarrhea at the time of the study and background disease such as celiac, IBD or hypersensitivity to milk

Treatment and study plan

Zinc Supplement

Drug

10mg daily for under 1 years old children and 20mg daily for above 1 years old children

Other names: Zinc sulfate, Oral Zinc

Primary outcomes

  1. Diarrhea

    Time frame: 1 years

    Incidence, Duration and frequency

Secondary outcomes

  1. Admission for diarrhea

    Time frame: 1 year

    Total number of admissions during the study period

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Evaluating the Impact of 3 Months Daily Zinc Supplementation on Incidence of Severe and Recurrent Diarrhea in 6 to 36 Months Age Children

Important dates

Study start
2009
Primary completion
2010
Study completion
2010
First posted
Mar 1, 2011
Registry last updated
Mar 1, 2011

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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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