Fortification of a local food with iron, zinc, and folic acid to prevent anemia and improve learning among children in rural cocoa-growing areas.

Fortification of attiéké (cassava semolina) with micronutrients (iron, zinc, and folic acid) to combat anemia and improve the cognitive abilities of school-aged children in rural cocoa-growing areas.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

PACTR

Registry ID

PACTR202511720746521

Enrollment

386

Registered

2025-11-27

Start date

2021-05-10

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-09-14

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Conditions

Haematological Disorders Nutritional, Metabolic, Endocrine

Interventions

Fortified cassava semolina

Standard cassava semolina

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Schoolchild aged 5 to 15 years, Schoolchild enrolled in the selected schools, Schoolchild apparently healthy, Schoolchildren whose consent was obtained (from both parents and children) Schoolchildren suffering from acute malnutrition, and those with mild or moderate anemia

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Schoolchild with chronic illnesses Schoolchild who had previously received micronutrient-based treatment, Schoolchild who did not provide free consent (parent and child). Schoolchildren who had neither acute malnutrition nor anemia Schoolchildren suffering from severe anemia

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
A significant increase in hemoglobin levels and a reduction in the prevalence of anemia in the treatment group	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Measurable improvement in cognitive scores (memory, academic performance, attention, behavior) in the treatment group,	—

Countries

Cote Divoire

Contacts

Public ContactGRODJI ALBARIN GBOGOURI

Full Professor University of Nangui ABROGOUA

albaringrodji@yahoo.fr+2250758426714

Outcome results

None listed

Source: PACTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Sep 19, 2026