Insect-fortified crackers for gut health and iron in schoolchildren
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Digestive system clinical trials.
This study tests a special cracker made with cricket and black soldier fly larvae to see if it improves gut health and boosts iron levels in schoolchildren. If it helps, it could be a tasty way to fight iron deficiency and improve growth and development.
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Who can take part
- You are 9 to 13 years old and attend one of the selected schools in Madagascar.
- Your parent or guardian agrees for you to take part, and you agree too.
- You are generally healthy without serious illness, infection, or severe malnutrition.
- You have no known allergy to edible insects (like crickets or black soldier fly larvae).
- Your parent or guardian is willing to answer a few surveys about your home and family.
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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