Folic acid salt study in Zambia
Part of Brain & nervous system, Genetic & congenital, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial tests whether adding folic acid to salt can help prevent birth defects. It is for women who are not pregnant, not planning pregnancy, and not breastfeeding.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 45 years old.
- You are not pregnant and do not plan to become pregnant during the study.
- You are not breastfeeding.
- You live alone or only with a partner who can follow the study rules and not share the study salt.
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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