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Assessment of etiologic factors of anorexia, and the frequency of using zin supplements in preschool children referred to Pediatric clinics affiliated to Isfahan University of Medical Sciences in 2013, and determination of the effects of zinc on improving their appetite

Assessment of etiologic factors of anorexia, and the frequency of using zin supplements in preschool children referred to Pediatric clinics affiliated to Isfahan University of Medical Sciences in 2013, and determination of the effects of zinc on improving their appetite

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT201302061434N7
Enrollment
300
Registered
2013-05-01
Start date
2013-02-08
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2018-02-22

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

Conditions

Anorexia in preschool children. Loss of appetite

Interventions

Intervention 1: The case group receive zinc sulfate syrup for 3 months, name of substance:zinc sulfate, chemical constant: zinc sulfate. chemical constant:syrup/usage:daily/dosage:5 cc/ time of usage:
Treatment - Drugs
The case group receive zinc sulfate syrup for 3 months, name of substance:zinc sulfate, chemical constant: zinc sulfate. chemical constant:syrup/usage:daily/dosage:5 cc/ time of usage:3 months
The control group receive placebo similar to zinc sulfate syrup for 3 months .name of substance: placebo/chemical constant:syrup/usage:daily/dosage:5 cc/ time of usage:3 months

Sponsors

Vice chancellor for research Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
2 Years to 6 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion/exclusion criteria : age 2 to 6 y old;c.c of loss of appetite;loss of disabillity;not using any supplementation ;not distribution ;dislike to use drug or plassebo; GI complication

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Children food behavior. Timepoint: at the beginnig and 3 months after. Method of measurement: questionaire CEBQ.;Organic reasons. Timepoint: at the beginnig. Method of measurement: Labratory.;Zn mg iron. Timepoint: at the beginnig and 3 months after. Method of measurement: labratory.—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Height. Timepoint: at the beginnig and 3 months after. Method of measurement: cm.;Anorexia criteria. Timepoint: at the beginnig and 3 months later. Method of measurement: questionnaire.;Calorie intake. Timepoint: at the beginnig and 3 months after. Method of measurement: questionaire.—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactDr Roya Kelishadi/Dr Majid Khademian/Dr Neda Farhangpajhooh

Isfahan University of Medical Sciences

kelishadi@med.mui.ac.ir ; fpneda@yahoo.com+98 31 1792 3060

Outcome results

None listed

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