Albumin protein and malnutrition indices in primary school children

Evaluating the effect of albumin consumption on malnutrition indices in primary school children with mild to moderate underweight

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20210109049971N1

Enrollment

Registered

2021-01-18

Start date

2020-06-30

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-02-22

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Conditions

Primary school children with mild to moderate underweight.

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Participants in this group receive 200 cc cow's milk with 10gr albumin powder per day for 12 weeks. Intervention 2: Control group: Participants in this group recei

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

7 Years to 13 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Elementary students Lack of underlying disease affecting student development such as diabetes, hypothyroidism, liver and kidney problems Do not take dietary supplements or do not follow a special diet for at least 6 months before the study Mild to moderate underweight

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Z-Score Body mass index-for-age. Timepoint: Before the intervention and 12 weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: Anthropometric indicators through scales and tape meters; Body composition with BIA device.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactSiavash Babajafari

Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

jafaris@sums.ac.ir+98 71 3612 2283

Outcome results

None listed

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