The Influence of Different Food Componente on Zinc Absorption in Young Adults Consuming Zinc Fortified Porridges Prepared From Maize, Beans and Sorghum: a Series of Six Similar Randomized, Single-blind Studies

January 9, 2012 updated by: University of Zurich
The influence of different food componente on zinc absorption in young adults consuming zinc fortified porridge's prepared from maize, beans and sorghum: a series of six similar randomized, single-blind studies.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Anticipated)

90

Contacts and Locations

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Study Locations

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 45 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

Study not related to a disease. Nutrition study without drug drug administration. Investigation on the influence of different food components on zinc absorption in young adults consuming zinc fortified porridges prepared from maize, beans and sorghum.

Description

Inclusion criteria:

  1. Male or female of 18 to 45 years old
  2. Body Mass Index in the range of 19 to 25
  3. No mineral and vitamin supplements two weeks prior to the study and during the whole duration of the study

Exclusion criteria:

  1. Any metabolic, gastrointestinal or chronic disease (according to the subjects own statement)
  2. Long-term medication during the whole study (except for contraceptives)
  3. Smoking
  4. Pregnancy
  5. Lactating

  6. Earlier participation in any other clinical study within the last 30 days

    • Subject Withdrawal:

      • Incomplete consumption of test meal
      • Missing of test meal Missing of iv dose
      • Incomplete urine collection (studies 2-6); exceptions to be discussed for study 1
      • No blood sample at start of study
      • Consumption of food within 3 hours after iv dose - to be evaluated
      • Vomiting within 3 hours after test meal administration - to be evaluated
      • Sick subjects and subjects taking any medication during study - to be evaluated (postponement of test meal possible)

Study Plan

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Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

University of Zurich

Collaborators

ETH Zurich, Human Nutrition Laboratory

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Rita Wegmueller, Dr, ETH Zurich, Human Nutrition Laboratory

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

March 1, 2009

Study Completion

June 1, 2010

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

September 27, 2010

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 27, 2010

First Posted (Estimate)

September 28, 2010

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

January 10, 2012

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 9, 2012

Last Verified

January 1, 2012

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • HNL/CTC08-09

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