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Multiple micro-nutrient supplementation of low-birth-weight infants in Pakistan: a randomised controlled trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ISRCTN
Registry ID
ISRCTN35833344
Enrollment
800
Registered
2006-04-28
Start date
1999-05-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2015-01-13

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

Conditions

Low-birth-weight infants Neonatal Diseases Disorders related to short gestation and low birth weight, not elsewhere classified

Interventions

The infants were exclusively breastfed and received the supplement or placebo daily for six months. The infants were followed up at home at mostly intervals by teams of research medical officers and c

Sponsors

Applied Research on Child Health Project (ARCH) (USA)
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Six to twelve month old infants identified after birth at tertiary care hospital

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Children with major congenital or chronic disorders 2. Loss to follow up

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1. Growth (weight gain and linear growth) 2. Morbidity rates (days ill with diarrhea and respiratory infections)

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Neurodevelopmental outcome at 6 and 12 months. This will be objectively evaluated in a blinded fashion by a team comprising of a pediatric neurologist and fully trained child development expert.

Countries

Pakistan

Outcome results

None listed

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