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Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial (RPCT) of Maize/Zinc in Guatemala
Malnutrition is a serious health problem in the developing world. This study looks at the effects of changing the type of basic food staple (corn) used in Guatemala and infant zinc supplementation on infants' growth, development, and illnesses from infectious diseases.
Details
| Lead sponsor | NICHD Global Network for Women's and Children's Health |
|---|---|
| Phase | Phase 3 |
| Status | COMPLETED |
| Enrolment | 420 |
| Start date | 2003-03 |
| Completion | 2007-04 |
Conditions
- Nutrition
- Pregnancy
Interventions
- Low phytic acid maize
- Zinc
Primary outcomes
- Infant Maize/Zn Supplementation Trial:
- Linear growth velocity
- Zn Homeostasis Studies:
- Measures of zinc homeostasis
Countries
Guatemala