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Normative State and Variation in Growth, Hematology, Hydration, Oxidation, Infection, Inflammation, Guatemalan Children

Completed
Conditions
Healthy
Registration Number
NCT02203890
Lead Sponsor
María José Soto
Brief Summary

This study will provide the researchers with an opportunity for the investigation of the biomarkers and different human biology component variable interactions in children; information that can generate new correlations between markers not known at the moment.

Regarding their analysis, variation could have multiple connotations. A categorical that refers to a specific state, established with a diagnostic standard. And a numerical, referring to a range or the absolute value limits in a continuous spectrum; this research will allow us to express variability in the distance amplitude of the obtained values level, as well as classifications or categories previously established in the possible cases.

OBJECTIVES PRINCIPAL OBJECTIVE

To estimate the inter and intra-individual variety in a selected series or biological variables determinant of growth, body composition, infection, oxidation, inflammation and hydration, in preschool children sharing the same institutional-based diet.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES

* To determine the inter and intra-individual variation of growth in preschool children, with a similar diet, who attend Secretariat of Beneficial Works of the First Lady system daycare centers and to compare between semi-urban and rural.

* To describe the inter-individual variation of the red blood cells circulating mass in preschool children, with a similar diet, who attend day care centers and to compare between semi-urban and rural.

* To determine the inter-individual variation of systemic and intraintestinal oxidation in preschool children, with a similar diet, who attend daycare centers and to compare between semi-urban and rural.

* To describe the inter-individual variation of systemic and intraintestinal inflammation in preschool children, with a similar diet, who attend daycare centers and to compare between semi-urban and rural.

* To determine the inter and/or intra-individual variation of urinary tract infection and gastrointestinal parasite infestation in preschool children, with a similar diet, who attend daycare centers and to compare between semi-urban and rural.

* To describe the inter and intra-individual variation of the hydration status in preschool children, with a similar diet, who attend daycare centers and to compare between semi-urban and rural.

* To explore intra-individual associations in variables of the same research component or different component variables.

Detailed Description

Please note protocol is also available in Spanish.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
91
Inclusion Criteria
  • To be attending one of the SOSEP systems assigned daycare centers
  • To maintain an attendance of 80% during the 8 weeks of the fieldwork
  • Aged 23 to 84 months
  • Being apparently healthy and with no dietary restrictions related to the foods offered with the SOSEP menu.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Children whose parents of caregivers did not sign a consent form
  • Children who refused to participate in the study
  • Children who refused to adhere to the collections routines.

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Urine Osmolality-38th week of observation

Hydration Status= measured in 24-h urine through urine volume and osmolality in two different osmometers (Löser 815 and Osmomat 030). Results in mOsm/kg.

Urine Urea8th week of oservation

Urine solutes measured by the Scientific Instrumentation Center from the Granada University, Spain:

urea (mg/l)

Urine Uric Acid8th week of oservation

Urine solutes measured by the Scientific Instrumentation Center from the Granada University, Spain:

uric acid (mg/l)

Weight7th week of observation

Growth, measured trough weight (kg)

Urine Osmolality-16th week of observation

Hydration Status= measured in 24-h urine through urine volume and osmolality in osmometer Model Löser 815. Results in mOsm/kg.

Urine Osmolality-27th week of observation

Hydration Status= measured in 24-h urine through urine volume and osmolality Osmometer Model Löser 815. Results in mOsm/kg.

Urine Phosphorus8th week of oservation

Urine solutes measured by the Scientific Instrumentation Center from the Granada University, Spain:

inorganic phosphorus (mg/l)

Urine 8-Hydroxydeoxyguanosine8th week of observation

Urine Oxidation biomarkers:

8-Hydroxydeoxyguanosine (ng/mL) Measured at the Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology, Center of Biomedical Research, University of Granada using ELISA assay kits (JaICA, Nikken SEIL Co., Ltd, Catalog# IM-KOGHS 040914E, Shizouka, Japan).

Retinol8th week of observation

Content of antioxidant compounds in plasma; Scientific Instrumentation Center, University of Granada.

Retinol (mg/dl)

Hemoglobin8th week of observation

Hemoglobin (mg/dl) measured in Biochemistry Laboratory in La Democracia Hospital, Quetzaltenango, Guatemala.

Height7th week of observation

Growth, measured trough height (cm).

Urine Calcium8th week of oservation

Urine solutes measured by the Scientific Instrumentation Center from the Granada University, Spain:

calcium (mg/l)

Superoxide Dismutase Activity8th week of observation

Activity of antioxidant enzymes in red blood cells; measured at the Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology, Center of Biomedical Research, University of Granada, using ELISA system Superoxide Dismutase Activity (U/g Hb)

Plasma Interleukin-1B8th week of observation

Plasma Interleukines; measured at the Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology, Center of Biomedical Research, University of Granada, using the Luminex system:

Plasma IL-1B (pg/ml)

Saliva Interleukin-68th week of observation

Saliva Interleukines; measured at the Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology, Center of Biomedical Research, University of Granada, using the Luminex system: Saliva IL-6 (pg/ml)

Giardiasis Infection Presence-28th week of observation

Analyses done by ELISA assay kit (ProSpecT Giardia EZ, catalog #R2458596), absorbance (O.D)

Urine Potassium8th week of oservation

Urine solutes measured by the Scientific Instrumentation Center from the Granada University, Spain:

potassium (mg/l)

Urine Magnesium8th week of oservation

Urine solutes measured by the Scientific Instrumentation Center from the Granada University, Spain:

magnesium (mg/l)

Catalase Activity8th week of observation

Activity of antioxidant enzymes in red blood cells; measured at the Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology, Center of Biomedical Research, University of Granada, using ELISA system:

Catalase Activity (nmol/seg/g Hb)

Plasma Interleukin-88th week of observation

Plasma Interleukines; measured at the Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology, Center of Biomedical Research, University of Granada, using the Luminex system:

Plasma IL-8 (pg/ml)

Plasma Interleukin-108th week of observation

Plasma Interleukines; measured at the Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology, Center of Biomedical Research, University of Granada, using the Luminex system:

Plasma IL-10 (pg/ml)

Saliva Interleukin-108th week of observation

Saliva Interleukines; measured at the Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology, Center of Biomedical Research, University of Granada, using the Luminex system Saliva IL-10 (pg/ml)

Saliva Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha8th week of observation

Saliva Interleukines; measured at the Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology, Center of Biomedical Research, University of Granada, using the Luminex system:

Saliva Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha (pg/ml)

White Urine Cell Count8th week of observation

White urine cell count (per field), to be determined in Biochemistry Laboratory in La Democracia Hospital, Quetzaltenango Guatemala.

Urine Sodium8th week of oservation

Urine solutes measured by the Scientific Instrumentation Center from the Granada University, Spain:

sodium (mg/l)

Urine 15-f2t-Isoprostanes8th week of observation

Urine Oxidation biomarkers:

15-f2t-Isoprostanes (ng/mL) Measured at the Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology, Center of Biomedical Research, University of Granada using ELISA assay kit (Oxford Biomedical Research, Inc., Catalog # EA84.102606, Michigan, USA)

Gluthathione Reductase8th week of observation

Activity of antioxidant enzymes in red blood cells; measured at the Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology, Center of Biomedical Research, University of Granada, using ELISA system Gluthathione Reductase Activity (umol/min/g Hb)

Alpha-tocopherol8th week of observation

Content of antioxidant compounds in plasma; Scientific Instrumentation Center, University of Granada.

Alpha-tocopherol (mg/l)

Saliva Interleukin-88th week of observation

Saliva Interleukines; measured at the Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology, Center of Biomedical Research, University of Granada, using the Luminex system: Saliva IL-8 (pg/ml)

Intestinal Parasitosis8th week of observation

Intestinal Parasitosis, measured by Biochemistry Laboratory, La Democracia Hospital, Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. Parasite cysts presence in feces.

Gluthathione Peroxidase8th week of observation

Activity of antioxidant enzymes in red blood cells; measured at the Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology, Center of Biomedical Research, University of Granada, using ELISA system Gluthathione Peroxidase Activity (uU/g Hb)

Beta-Carotenes8th week of observation

Content of antioxidant compounds in plasma; Scientific Instrumentation Center, University of Granada.

Beta-carotenes (mg/l)

Plasma Interleukin-68th week of observation

Plasma Interleukines; measured at the Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology, Center of Biomedical Research, University of Granada, using the Luminex system:

Plasma IL-6 (pg/ml)

Plasma Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha8th week of observation

Plasma Interleukines; measured at the Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology, Center of Biomedical Research, University of Granada, using the Luminex system:

Plasma Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha (pg/ml)

Saliva Interleukin-1B8th week of observation

Saliva Interleukines; measured at the Institute of Nutrition and Food Technology, Center of Biomedical Research, University of Granada, using the Luminex system: Saliva IL-1B (pg/ml)

Giardiasis Infection Presence-17th week of observation

Analyses done by ELISA assay kit (ProSpecT Giardia EZ, catalog #R2458596), absorbance (O.D)

Coenzyme Q98th week of observation

Content of antioxidant compounds in plasma; Scientific Instrumentation Center, University of Granada.

Coenzyme Q9 (mg/l)

Coenzyme Q108th week of observation

Content of antioxidant compounds in plasma; Scientific Instrumentation Center, University of Granada.

Coenzyme Q10 (mg/l)

Fecal Calprotectin8th week of observation

Fecal Calprotectin (mg/kg) measured using the ELISA assay kit from Calpro-Lab (Catalog # CAL0100).

White Blood Cell Count8th week of observation

White blood cell count (cells/ul), to be determined in Biochemistry Laboratory in La Democracia Hospital, Quetzaltenango Guatemala.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Center for Studies of Sensory Impairment Aging and Metabolism

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Guatemala, Quetzaltenango, Guatemala

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