utrient-dense supplemental meals with and without micronutrient sprinkles or micronutrient-rich leaf powder (Moringa/Amaranthus) to reduce the prevalence of anemia in children living in Birbhum District, West Bengal, India;a cost-effectiveness analysis of three community-based nutrition interventions.

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• Conditions: D50-D53; E40-E46; J00-J06; K55-K64; Nutritional anaemias; Malnutrition; Acute upper respiratory infections; Other diseases of intestines

• Registration Number: DRKS00017388
• Lead Sponsor: Shining Eyes e.V. (NGO)

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Completion: 2016-08-31
• Study Start: 2019-07-01
• Last Update Posted: 19 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 307

Inclusion Criteria

Hb=7g/dl,
informed consent of care taker (thumb print)

Exclusion Criteria

anaemia Hb<7g/dl,
(exclusion of severely anaemic children)

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Hemoglobin level of children during all checkup points (and of mothers), assessed with the HemoCue 201+ Analyser (direct analysis of a blood drop gained per finger prick).

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
anthropometric parameters:<br>mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) of children and mothers (non-flexible measuring tape), <br>weight of children and mothers (calibrated seca-scale with integrated mother-child function), height/length of children and mothers (with length board/height stadiomether of seca).<br><br>Household questionnaire: to obtain information on infant feeding practices, socio-economic data, food security parameters etc.)<br><br>Morbidity rates by medical checkups, and a morbidity questionnaire.