Food and vitamin D for healthy school children
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests if adding trout fish, cow milk with egg, and vitamin D to children's diets can improve their vitamin D levels, nutrition, and brain function. It is for healthy children aged 6-12 who go to certain schools in Pakistan.
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Who can take part
- Your child is 6 to 12 years old
- Your child is enrolled in one of the selected Aga Khan Education Service Pakistan (AKESP) schools
- You and your child agree to participate for 4 months
- Your child can give a blood sample for vitamin D testing at the start and at 4 months
- Your child is generally healthy and has no allergies to fish, milk, or eggs
- Your child is not taking vitamin D or other nutritional supplements
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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