Assessing the fractional absorption of iron from edible insects

Assessing the fractional absorption of iron from edible insects - INSECTAIR

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

NL-OMON

Registry ID

NL-OMON46965

Enrollment

Registered

2017-04-14

Start date

2018-02-19

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-06-11

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Conditions

anaemia Iron deficiency

Interventions

Freeze dried insects labelled with 2mg 57Fe will be added to refined (non-inhibitory) maize porridge (test meal FeM-A) or to non-refined (inhibitory) maize porridge (test meal FeM-D). Compared to tw

Eligibility

Age

18 Years to 99 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Female; age 18-30 y; body weight

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Severe anaemia (Hb 5 mg/L); continuous use of medication (except contraception); any metabolic, gastro-intestinal, kidney or chronic disorder; pregnancy; supplement use

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The main study endpoint is the relative bioavailability (RBV) of iron.	—

Countries

Netherlands

Outcome results

None listed

Source: NL-OMON (via WHO ICTRP)