The effect of iodine supplementation on cognition and well-being in mildly deficient young adults

Completed

• Conditions: cognition, well-being and iodine status; Diet and Nutrition - Other diet and nutrition disorders; Mental Health - Studies of normal psychology, cognitive function and behaviour

• Registration Number: ACTRN12610000519055
• Lead Sponsor: Dept Human Nutrition, University of Otago

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2010-06-23
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 300

Inclusion Criteria

18-30 years
healthy
free of thyroid disease
not pregnant
not taking iodine containing supplements
mildly iodine deficient

Exclusion Criteria

Eats more than 2 servings of commercial bread products a day.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Cognition as measured by subtests of the Weschler Adult Intelligence Scales.[Baseline and 32 weeks]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Well-being as measured by Short-Form 36 (SF-36).[Baseline and 32 weeks];Iodine status as measured by urinary iodine concentration, and thyroglobulin[Baseline and 32 weeks]