Effect of Moringa Oleifera Consumption on Protein and Vitamin A Status of Children with Cerebral Palsy in Nairobi, Kenya: A Randomized Controlled Trials
Not Applicable
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy
- Registration Number
- PACTR202107669905145
- Lead Sponsor
- ATIONAL RESEARCH FUND NRF KENYA
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Complete
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 114
Inclusion Criteria
The inclusion criterion was children 5-11 years of age attending Little Rock Day Care Centre and diagnosed by a medical doctor to have CP.
Exclusion Criteria
Children with CP with chronic ailments such as; cardiovascular diseases, cancer, renal dysfunction and liver problems diagnosed by a medical doctor were excluded since these would independently affect food intake.
Additionally, those whose caregivers declined to participate or give consent were also excluded from the study.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Primary outcomes:<br>•Protein statusdetermined by serum albumin <br>•Vitamin A status determined by serum retinol level<br>•Dietary intake determined by types and amounts foods eaten<br>
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Wasting/weight gain determined by BMI – for-age Z-scores<br>Morbidity prevalence determined by the frequency and type of illness Based on a two week recall<br>Socio-demographic and economic characteristics of caregivers determined by Age, sex of the participant, Education level, occupation and income of the parents