Clinical Trial: Efficacy of β-carotene Biofortified Maize in Reducing Vitamin A Deficiency Among Children

Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Interventional




Official Title: Efficacy of β-carotene Biofortified Maize in Improving Vitamin A Status and Reducing the Prevalence of Vitamin A Deficiency Among Children in Rural Zambia

Brief Summary: The purpose of this cluster-randomized trial is to examine whether daily consumption of β-carotene biofortified maize flour can reduce the prevalence of vitamin A deficiency and improve the vitamin A status and among 4-8 year old children in rural Zambia.