Trial | NCT02610881  Report issue

Official Title

Acceptability and Feasibility of Micronutrient Powders Versus Iron Syrup for Anemia Prevention in Young Children

  • Phase

    N/A

  • Study Type

    Interventional

  • Status

    Completed No Results Posted

  • Intervention/Treatment

    iron ...

  • Study Participants

    110
This study seeks to assess the acceptability, compliance, and preference for iron supplementation; micronutrient powders (MNP) versus iron syrup. Additionally, this study seeks to assess front line health worker perceptions and experiences regarding ease of implementation of each strategy and delivery strategy preference.
The specific aims of this study are to assess the acceptability of, compliance, and preference for two delivery vehicles for pediatric prophylaxis iron supplementation (micronutrient powders (MNP) that contain iron versus iron syrup) among rural households in Bihar India delivered through home visits by front line health workers. Additionally, this study seeks to assess front line health worker perceptions and experiences regarding ease of implementation of each strategy and delivery strategy preference.
Study Started
Dec 31
2015
Primary Completion
Apr 30
2016
Study Completion
Apr 30
2016
Last Update
Apr 25
2016
Estimate

Dietary Supplement Iron and Folic Acid (IFA)

1 mg of IFA syrup (containing 20 mg of elemental iron and 100 mcg of folic acid) will be taken twice per week for one month.

Dietary Supplement Micronutrient Powders (MNP)

One sachet of micronutrient powder will be mixed into food to be taken once daily for a total of one month. One sachet of micronutrient powders includes the following: Iron (Ferrous Fumarate) 12.5 mg Zinc (Zinc Gluconate) 5 mg Folic Acid 0.160 mg Vitamin-A (Vit-A Acetate) 0.30mg Vitamin-C (Ascorbic Acid) 30 mg Vitamin-B12 0.9 mcg Iodine 90 mcg Maltodextrin Base

Behavioral Iron Plus Strategy Counseling

Mothers of participants will receive counseling on the benefits of regular iron intake, side effects associated with IFA administration, and the preservation of the IFA bottle and MNP sachets.

Iron and Folic Acid (IFA)/Micronutrient Powders (MNP) Experimental

Participants will receive iron and folic acid (IFA) drops for one month followed by a two week washout period. Participants will then receive micronutrient powders (MNP) for one month. Mothers of participants will receive counseling on the benefits of iron intake, side effects of IFA, and preservation of IFA bottles and MNP sachets.

Micronutrient Powders (MNP)/Iron and Folic Acid (IFA) Experimental

Participants will receive micronutrient powders (MNP) for one month followed by a two week washout period. Participants will then receive iron and folic acid (IFA) drops for one month. Mothers of participants will receive counseling on the benefits of iron intake, side effects of IFA, and preservation of IFA bottles and MNP sachets.

Criteria 

Inclusion Criteria:

Singleton Children or one child per home

Exclusion Criteria:

Currently taking iron supplements
Mid upper arm circumference (MUAC) or less than 11.5 cm
Suspected severe anemia
Known case of haemoglobinopathy
History of repeated blood transfusion
Current pneumonia
Current fever
Acute diarrhea
No Results Posted