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NCT ID: NCT02272842 Active, not recruiting - Malnutrition Clinical Trials

Vitamin B12, Neurodevelopment and Growth in Nepal

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Start date: April 20, 2015
Phase: Phase 2/Phase 3
Study type: Interventional

Rationale: Globally, vitamin B12 deficiency is one of the most common micronutrient deficiencies. The only relevant source of Vitamin B12 is animal-source foods. Vitamin B12 is crucial for normal cell division and is necessary for brain growth as well as for the maintenance of its normal function. Deficiency is also associated with impaired growth. In a previous study, we demonstrated that vitamin B12 administration over a period of six months enhanced growth, and scores on a neuro-developmental test in young Indian children. However, the overall effect was small and, for the developmental scores significant only in those that were malnourished at the start of the study. Our findings need to be verified in trials targeting younger, malnourished children and with longer supplementation time. Hypothesis: This proposed study will test three hypotheses; to measure to what extent 2 recommended daily allowances (RDA) of vitamin B12 administration for one year to stunted children improves; 1) growth, 2) neurodevelopment, and 3) hemoglobin concentration. Study design: Randomized placebo-controlled trial. Half of the children will receive a paste containing vitamin B12, the other half the same paste but without vitamin B12. Study participants and site: 600 malnourished infants in Bhaktapur municipality in Nepal. In this population we have demonstrated that vitamin B12 deficiency and poor growth is common in early childhood. Intervention: Daily administration of a paste containing vitamin B12 or placebo for 12 months Data: The main outcomes of this study are scores on developmental assessments tools and growth measured every month for 12 months.

NCT ID: NCT00889551 Active, not recruiting - Pregnancy Clinical Trials

Pregnancy and Growth of Adolescent Mothers and Their Child

Start date: n/a
Phase: N/A
Study type: Observational

This study intends to observe the epidemiology of pregnancy and growth of adolescent mothers and their child in their first year on the development and growth ambulatory at Brasilia University Hospital (HUB). The study hypothesis is that adolescent growth is disturbed by a pregnancy in this age. Another hypothesis is that their child's growth and development could be obstructed.