None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: a formulation of iron fortified iodised salt (DFS): ferrous sulphate with sodium hexametaphosphate as stabiliser
route of administration oral
salt to be used for cooking the household meals
duration of therapy eighteen months frequency daily dose 8-10 gms/day/person. This is based on available data suggesting that average per capita intake of salt is between 8-10 gms/day.
Intervention2:
duration of therapy eighteen months frequency daily dose 8-10 gms/day/person. This is based on available data suggesting that average per capita intake of salt is between 8-10 gms/day.
Control Interve
duration of therapy eighteen months
frequency daily
dose 8-10 gms/day/person. This is based on available data suggesting that average per capita intake of salt is between 8-10 gms/day.
Sponsors
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Likely to stay in the locality for two years; Willing to take salt provided by NFI and use it as the sole salt for household cooking; Willing to participate in the study and provide blood/urine samples as and when required.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Unlikely to stay in the locality; Not willing to participate in the study; Individuals in the household who have health problems such as hypertension and diabetes.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| improvement in Hb status and ferritin levelsTimepoint: at enrolment, 6 months 12 months and 18 months | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| . Feasibility, acceptability, continued use rates of salt in the three groups will be computed to see if there are any differences between the three groups 3. Assess organoleptic properties of the three types of salt when used in different preparations commonly consumedTimepoint: 6 months 12 months and 18 months of use of the salt | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Prema Ramachandran
Nutrition Foundation of India
Outcome results
None listed