Testing a simpler method to measure vitamin A in children
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests a simpler way to measure vitamin A levels in schoolchildren in Burkina Faso. It may help improve nutrition assessments for kids.
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Who can take part
- Child is 7 to 12 years old
- Family agrees to stay in the study area for the entire study
- Child does not have severe malnutrition
- Child does not have a serious illness like tuberculosis or HIV
- Child has no signs of vitamin A deficiency
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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