Effect of Zinc Supplementation on Neonatal Mortality and Morbidities in Very Low Birth Weight Infants
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2015-04-20
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Zinc is a mineral which has multiple vital roles in many reactions in human body including
essential metabolic pathways apart from being an important element in human body. 60% of Zinc
passes to the fetus through placenta during the third trimester. Besides, preterm infants
lack the capability of absorbing and keeping Zinc in their bodies. These babies obviously
need high amounts of Zinc. High dose Zinc is hypothesized to have pharmacologic effects
besides supplying the physiological needs. Previous studies did not reveal any adverse
effects due to relatively high dose Zinc. In this study the investigators aimed to
investigate the effect of high dose Zinc supplementation on neonatal mortality and
morbidities in VLBW(very low birth weight) infants.
Phase:
Phase 4
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Zekai Tahir Burak Women's Health Research and Education Hospital