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Effect of Weekly Zinc Chelate Supplementation on Schoolchildren's Growth: a Randomized Double-blind Controlled Trial
In Brief
A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating Zinc amino acid chelate and Placebo for Short Stature. Completed, enrolled 199 participants.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to measure the effect of weekly zinc supplementation on schoolchildren with growth deficit or normal stature.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
During twelve weeks, children received weekly 1ml of lemon flavor caramel syrup containing zinc amino acid chelate at 3%, i.e. the equivalent to 30mg of elemental zinc per ml, disposed into an individual amber glass, containing 20ml of syrup. The supplement administration was made individually with 1ml BD Plastipak disposable syringe, directly into the child's mouth, by the principal investigator. The chosen supplementation day was Tuesday. Therefore, the following weekdays were reserved to supplement any absent student.
During twelve weeks, children received weekly 1ml of lemon flavor caramel syrup, disposed into an individual amber glass, containing 20ml of syrup. The supplement administration was made individually with 1ml BD Plastipak disposable syringe, directly into the child's mouth, by the principal investigator. The chosen supplementation day was Tuesday. Therefore, the following weekdays were reserved to supplement any absent student.