At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison RecordPhase 4Completed
Drug / intervention
Vitamin Adrug
Likely dose
Not stated in record
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Should Infants Receive High-dose Vitamin A Supplementation With BCG Vaccine at Birth in Developing Countries?
In Brief
A Phase 4 clinical trial evaluating Vitamin A for Mortality and Morbidity. Completed, across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Two studies from Asia have suggested a beneficial effect of vitamin A supplementation given at birth. Hypotheses: Vitamin A supplementation administered at birth together with BCG vaccination is associated with a 30% reduction in infant mortality and morbidity during the first year of life in normal birth weight children in an African setting.
Study Details
Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
CountriesGuinea-Bissau
Timeline
Phase 4CompletedFinished
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Enrollment StartAug 2002
First PostedSep 2005
Primary CompletionNov 2013
TodayJul 2026
First PostedSep 15, 2005
Enrollment StartAug 1, 2002
Primary CompletionNov 1, 2013
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 11.3 yearsPosted 20.8 years ago
Interventions
Vitamin Adrug