None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Iron Folic Acid Tablets: 20 mg Daily
Control Intervention1: Iron Folic Acid Tablets: 40 mg weekly
Sponsors
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi, INDIA-110 029
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: i) Children in the age group of 3 to 5 years with anemia (Hb 7-10 g/dl ) ii) Permanent resident of study area and attending AWC regularly iii) Expects to remain in the area during the study period iv) Consent of parents
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Exclusion criteria: i) Children with severe anemia (Hb< 7 g/dl). These would be referred to hospital ii) Children with illness requiring hospitalization iii) Children who are likely to move away from study area during the study period iv) Visible severe wasting v) Children suffering from chronic diseases, which require therapeutic intervention vi) Children more than 68 months of age (as they are likely to become six years of age during intervention period)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Increase in Heamoglobin LevelsTimepoint: After adminsitration of IFA at 50 days and 100 days | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Increase in Haemoglobin LevelsTimepoint: After adminsitration of IFA at 50 days and 100 days | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactPROF. UMESH KAPIL
Outcome results
None listed