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Zinc Bioavailability From Amaranth-enriched Maize Tortillas
NCT02208609 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
Young children in Guatemala are at risk for nutrient deficiencies due to plant-based diets and poor sanitation. Stunting, frequent diarrhea, and respiratory infections are common. Supplementation of Zn to children during diarrhea episodes has been shown to diminish duration and severity of illness. Poor Zn absorption due to high fiber and phytate in this diet might play a role in these processes. Supplementation of this micronutrient in the diet might be beneficial. The investigators will compare absorption of Zn from white maize tortillas enriched with 20% amaranth to traditional white corn tortillas in preschool children in Guatemala.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER Day 1: Maize Tortillas with 20% Amaranth
- OTHER Day 2 Maize Tortillas without 20% Amaranth
Study Locations (2)
Colorado
- University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus — Aurora
Other
- Universidad Francisco Marroquin — Guatemala City
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 20 participants |
| Start Date | 2012-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2015-12 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT02208609
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT02208609 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 20 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is University of Colorado, Denver, which has 1,447 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 1 condition, with Nutritional Deficiency appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions — of which Day 1: Maize Tortillas with 20% Amaranth is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT02208609 reports 2 study locations spanning 2 distinct geographic areas — top geographies include Colorado, Other. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02208609 about?
NCT02208609 is a clinical study titled "Zinc Bioavailability From Amaranth-enriched Maize Tortillas". Young children in Guatemala are at risk for nutrient deficiencies due to plant-based diets and poor sanitation. Stunting, frequent diarrhea, and respiratory infections are common. Supplementation of Zn to children during diarrhea episodes has been shown to diminish duration and severity of illness. ...
What is the current status of trial NCT02208609?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 20 participants. The study started on 2012-01. Estimated completion is 2015-12.
What conditions does trial NCT02208609 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Nutritional Deficiency. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02208609?
The interventions under investigation include: Day 1: Maize Tortillas with 20% Amaranth (OTHER), Day 2 Maize Tortillas without 20% Amaranth (OTHER). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02208609?
This trial is sponsored by University of Colorado, Denver, which has 1,447 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT02208609 being conducted?
This trial has 2 study locations across Colorado. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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