Vitamin A

Generic Name
Vitamin A
Brand Names
Aquasol A, Infuvite, Infuvite Pediatric, Mvc-fluoride, Mvi Pediatric, Vitafol-one
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C20H30O
CAS Number
68-26-8
Unique Ingredient Identifier
G2SH0XKK91
Background

Retinol and derivatives of retinol that play an essential role in metabolic functioning of the retina, the growth of and differentiation of epithelial tissue, the growth of bone, reproduction, and the immune response. Dietary vitamin A is derived from a variety of carotenoids found in plants. It is enriched in the liver, egg yolks, and the fat component of d...

Indication

For the treatment of vitamin A deficiency.

Associated Conditions
Deficiency, Vitamin A, Deficiency, Vitamin D, Degenerative Retinal Disorders, Disorder of the Epithelium, Disorder of the Mesoderm, Inner ear disorder, Vitamin Deficiency, Vitamin E Deficiency
Associated Therapies
Nutritional supplementation
Clinical Trials
Related News

Vitamin A and Very Low Birthweight Babies (VitAL)

First Posted Date
2007-01-01
Last Posted Date
2010-06-25
Lead Sponsor
Glasgow Royal Infirmary
Target Recruit Count
94
Registration Number
NCT00417404
Locations
🇬🇧

Queen Mother's Hospital, Glasgow, United Kingdom

🇬🇧

Princess Royal Maternity, Glasgow, United Kingdom

High/Low Dose Vit A in Diarrhea/ALRI in Severe PEM

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Malnutrition
Respiratory Infections
Diarrhea
First Posted Date
2006-10-17
Last Posted Date
2022-02-11
Lead Sponsor
International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh
Target Recruit Count
260
Registration Number
NCT00388921
Locations
🇧🇩

Dhaka Hospital, ICDDR,B, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Deworming and Enhanced Vitamin A Every 6 Month in Rural Indian Children Aged 1-6

Phase 4
Completed
Conditions
Village Children
First Posted Date
2005-09-22
Last Posted Date
2005-10-28
Lead Sponsor
University of Oxford
Target Recruit Count
720000
Registration Number
NCT00222547
Locations
🇮🇳

Shally Awasthi, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India

Vitamin A Supplementation With Routine Childhood Vaccines and Mortality and Morbidity

Phase 4
Conditions
Mortality
Morbidity
First Posted Date
2005-09-15
Last Posted Date
2013-11-15
Lead Sponsor
Bandim Health Project
Target Recruit Count
6200
Registration Number
NCT00168623
Locations
🇬🇼

Bandim Health Project, Apartado 861, Bissau, Guinea-Bissau

Vitamin A Supplementation With Bacille Calmette Guerin (BCG) Vaccine

Phase 4
Conditions
Infant Mortality
Morbidity
First Posted Date
2005-09-15
Last Posted Date
2013-11-15
Lead Sponsor
Bandim Health Project
Target Recruit Count
7600
Registration Number
NCT00168610
Locations
🇬🇼

Bandim Health Project, Apartado 861, Bissau, Guinea-Bissau

Different Doses of Vitamin A and Childhood Morbidity and Mortality

Phase 4
Completed
Conditions
Mortality
Morbidity
First Posted Date
2005-09-15
Last Posted Date
2005-09-15
Lead Sponsor
Bandim Health Project
Target Recruit Count
5400
Registration Number
NCT00168584
Locations
🇬🇼

Bandim Health Project, Apartado 861, Bissau, Guinea-Bissau

TB Nutrition, Immunology and Epidemiology

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Mycobacterium Tuberculosis
First Posted Date
2005-09-15
Last Posted Date
2010-08-27
Lead Sponsor
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Target Recruit Count
887
Registration Number
NCT00170404
Locations
🇹🇿

Muhimbili University, College of Health Sciences, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

Different Doses of Vitamin A Supplementation and Male and Female Morbidity and Mortality

Phase 4
Completed
Conditions
Mortality
Morbidity
First Posted Date
2005-09-15
Last Posted Date
2013-11-15
Lead Sponsor
Bandim Health Project
Target Recruit Count
11000
Registration Number
NCT00168636
Locations
🇬🇼

Bandim Health Project, Apartado 861, Bissau, Guinea-Bissau

Vitamin A With BCG Vaccine

Phase 4
Completed
Conditions
Morbidity
Mortality
First Posted Date
2005-09-15
Last Posted Date
2013-11-15
Lead Sponsor
Bandim Health Project
Target Recruit Count
4800
Registration Number
NCT00168597
Locations
🇬🇼

Bandim Health Project, Apartado 861, Bissau, Guinea-Bissau

Vitamin A and Response to Endotoxin

Not Applicable
Conditions
TNF-alfa
Endotoxin Levels
First Posted Date
2005-09-15
Last Posted Date
2013-11-15
Lead Sponsor
Bandim Health Project
Target Recruit Count
40
Registration Number
NCT00168649
Locations
🇩🇰

Rigshospitalet, Department M7641, Copenhagen, Denmark

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