None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: NaFeEDTA-enriched biscuits: NaFeEDTA-enriched biscuits help in preventing anemia and maintaining iron levels in the body.
Control Intervention1: Commercially available iron preparations
Sponsors
Janani M Z
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Hemoglobin more than 8 g 2. Children who were apparently healthy with no chronic illness 3. Children with normal baseline Renal Function Test 4. Children who had no plans of relocation of their home for the next 6 months during the timeframe of the study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Children with chronic illnesses like CKD, chronic liver disease, heart disease, bronchiectasis, severe asthma, and malignancy. Children with hemochromatosis 2. Hemoglobin less than 8 g 3. Immuno-comprimised children 4. Children with megaloblastic & pernicious anemia 5. Hemoglobinopathies such as thalassemia and sickle cell disease. 6. Severe acute malnutrition 7. Children who are on anti-coagulants Hemophilia A and B 8. Vitamin K deficiency 9. Factor V,VII,X deficiencies
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The aim of this study is to integrate NaFeEDTA into biscuit formulations, thereby offering a palatable and effective dietary supplement for children, which can serve as a preventive strategy for iron deficiency anemia in pediatric populations. Furthermore, the study aims to assess the potential advantages of NaFeEDTA-enriched biscuits as a convenient, bioavailable, and well-tolerated alternative to traditional iron supplements in the prevention of iron deficiency anemia in children. Timepoint: 3 months | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| It helps in maintaining iron levels in children on long term basis.Timepoint: 3 months | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDevanand Gulab Chaudhary
Saveetha medical college and hospital
Outcome results
None listed