Overview

Effects of EED on Zn Absorption and Retention in Children From a Standard Dose

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2017-06-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The overall objective is to determine the impact of EED on zinc absorption and homeostasis, and its impact on the absorptive capacity of vitamin A absorption of young children (18-24 months of age) in an austere setting with high rates of diarrhea, stunting, and micro-nutrient deficiencies.
Details
Lead Sponsor:
University of Colorado, Denver
Collaborator:
International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh
Treatments:
Acetic Acid
Retinol acetate
Retinol palmitate
Vitamin A
Vitamins
Zinc
Zinc Sulfate