Iron Supplementation of Lead-exposed Infants

NCT00374790 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: PHASE2 · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 50

Last updated 2018-05-15

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Summary

The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy of iron (12.5 mg as ferrous sulfate) and placebo given for 6 months in preventing the elevation of blood lead concentration in children 6-9 months of age.

Conditions

  • Lead Toxicity

Interventions

DRUG

Ferrous sulfate

Sponsors & Collaborators

Principal Investigators

  • Katarzyna Kordas, PhD · Cornell University

  • Rebecca J Stoltzfus, PhD · Cornell University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

Min Age
6 Months
Max Age
18 Months
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2006-10-31
Primary Completion
2008-05-31
Completion
2008-07-31

Countries

  • Uruguay

Study Locations

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