Micronutrient supplements for early infant growth and development
Treatments studied
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether early infant nutrition using specific micronutrients (small amounts of key vitamins and nutrients) can support healthy growth and development. It includes babies whose moms plan to breastfeed for long enough, and it excludes infants with serious health problems.
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Who can take part
- You (or your parent/guardian) can give verbal informed consent to join the study
- You plan to live in the study area for the next 12 months
- Your baby’s mother plans to breastfeed for at least 8 months
- For the first 4 months, feeding will be exclusive breast milk
- Your baby does not have a severe illness that needs hospital care
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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