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A Functional Food for the Prevention of Iron-deficiency Anemia

NCT01055431 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: PHASE1 · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 55

Last updated 2014-07-30

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Summary

It has been estimated that 1 in 2 women expecting a baby will be diagnosed with iron deficiency. In turn iron deficiency can affect the health and wellbeing or both mother and child. Studies show that low iron stores prior to conception and low iron intakes during pregnancy may both be contributing to this problem. Although dietary supplements may be one solution, research indicates that daily compliance is low (Nguyen et al., 2008). Furthermore, prescribed iron supplements may result in uncomfortable side-effects, including constipation (Wulff \& Ekstrom, 2003).

It is been observed in Ethiopia that iron deficiency anemia is lower than average; a finding that has been attributed to regular "Teff" consumption (Gies et al., 2003). Teff (Eragrostis tef) is a staple food usually consumed in the form of Enjera (flat bread prepared using a range of cereals). Research has shown that Teff is a rich source of iron that is easily absorbed by the body.

Although it is believed that regular Teff consumption may prevent to onset of iron deficiency anemia there is no research to support this. Therefore, the aim of the present study is to es-tablish whether incorporating Teff into the daily diet may be one way to improve blood profile and prevent the onset of iron deficiency anemia in expectant mothers. Study findings will demonstrate whether Teff may be an alternative source of iron that can be easily incorporated into the daily diet of both pregnant mothers and the lay public.

Conditions

Interventions

OTHER

Control bread

Control bread

OTHER

Teff Bread

Teff bread

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Manchester Metropolitan University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Dr Emma J Derbyshire · Manchester Metropolitan University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
40 Years
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2009-10-31
Primary Completion
2011-07-31
Completion
2011-07-31

Countries

  • United Kingdom

Study Locations

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