ong-chain n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in relation to gut integrity, growth failure and cognitive development of rural African infants

Completed

• Conditions: Infant growth and gut integrity; Nutritional, Metabolic, Endocrine

• Registration Number: ISRCTN66645725
• Lead Sponsor: Medical Research Council (UK)

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2007-05-31
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2015

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 150

Inclusion Criteria

1. Infants born in the larger villages of the West Kiang region of The Gambia
2. Aged 3 months
3. Not currently enrolled in any other study

Exclusion Criteria

1. Severe congenital abnormalities that could affect growth and development
2. Known HIV infection

Added as of 12/01/2009:
3. Infants from multiple births

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified