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Study NCT ID:
NCT00936091
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2009-08-04
First Post:
2009-07-03
Brief Title:
Effects of Vitamin A Supplementation on Intestinal Parasitic Reinfections
Sponsor:
Sanaa University
Organization:
Sanaa University
Study Overview
Official Title:
Effects of Vitamin A Supplementation on Intestinal Parasitic Reinfections Growth Iron Status and Educational Achievement Among Orang Asli Schoolchildren in Pos Betau Pahang Malaysia
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2009-07
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
Intestinal parasitic infections malnutrition and iron deficiency anaemia IDA are still considered as public health problems in rural Malaysia especially among Orang Asli children Despite intermittent control programmes the prevalence of these problems is still high suggesting the need of other control and interventions measures This randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial was carried out among Orang Asli schoolchildren from Sekolah Kebangsaan Betau in Pos Betau Pahang 200 km northeast Kuala Lumpur to investigate the effects of vitamin A supplementation on intestinal parasitic reinfections growth iron status and educational achievement
HYPOTHESES
1 Vitamin A supplementation has a negative effect on intestinal parasitic reinfections and the worm burden of infections among Orang Asli schoolchildren in Pos Betau Kuala Lipis Pahang
2 Vitamin A supplementation has a positive effect on growth weight and height among Orang Asli schoolchildren
3 Vitamin A supplementation is effective in improving serum iron status among Orang Asli schoolchildren
4 Vitamin A supplementation has a positive effect on cognitive function and educational achievement among Orang Asli schoolchildren
HYPOTHESES
1 Vitamin A supplementation has a negative effect on intestinal parasitic reinfections and the worm burden of infections among Orang Asli schoolchildren in Pos Betau Kuala Lipis Pahang
2 Vitamin A supplementation has a positive effect on growth weight and height among Orang Asli schoolchildren
3 Vitamin A supplementation is effective in improving serum iron status among Orang Asli schoolchildren
4 Vitamin A supplementation has a positive effect on cognitive function and educational achievement among Orang Asli schoolchildren
Detailed Description:
Children from Sekolah Kebangsaan Betau in Pos Betau Kuala Lipis Pahang served as the target population for this study
The selection criteria for study subjects were the following
Age 7-12 years according to birth date in birth certificate
Non-menstruating females age 13
No history or evidence of underlying haematological-related diseases such as thalassaemia and ovalocytosis
No evidence of concomitant severe andor chronic illness such as acute respiratory tract infections mental retardation and neurological deficits
Consent of parent to participate in the study
The selection criteria for study subjects were the following
Age 7-12 years according to birth date in birth certificate
Non-menstruating females age 13
No history or evidence of underlying haematological-related diseases such as thalassaemia and ovalocytosis
No evidence of concomitant severe andor chronic illness such as acute respiratory tract infections mental retardation and neurological deficits
Consent of parent to participate in the study
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None