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Effect of vitamin B12 fortified nutrient bar supplementation in Indian children

Efficacy of vitamin B12 fortified food supplement in Indian children

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2012/07/002799
Enrollment
150
Registered
2012-07-16
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Rite Bite Krunch Nutrient Bar (Fortified with Vitamin B12):: RiteBite KRUNCH Bar nutrients %RDA (approx values/30g bar) Calories 130 kcal per bar Protein 1.6 g per bar Fat 5.3 g Ca

Sponsors

Department of Biotechnology, Government of India
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: • Age between 10-13yrs • Willing to consent /assent and participate in the study

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: • Plasma B12 concentration • Hemoglobin • Already taking supplements containing vitamin B12 for 10 or more days • On treatment with drugs known to impair the absorption or utilization of B12 (for example, phenytoin, antacids) • Medical conditions interfering with B12 absorption and utilization; chronic gastro-intestinal disease and worm infestations • Chronic illnesses preventing participation

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
plasma vitamin B12 concentrationsTimepoint: 120 days (baseline and post-intervention)—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
N/ATimepoint: N/A—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactMs Himangi Lubree

KEM Hospital and Research Centre

diabetes@vsnl.com020-26111958

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026