U.S., April 2 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT06904612) titled 'Using Salt to Improve Micronutrient Status' on March 25.
Brief Summary: Question: How effective is folic acid-fortified iodized salt in increasing serum folate concentrations among non-pregnant and non-lactating women of reproductive age? Hypothesis: Folic acid-fortified iodized salt can increase serum folate levels and serve as a policy consideration in salt fortification with both iodine and folic acid to reduce serious and fatal birth defects.
Study Start Date: June 01, 2022
Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
Condition:
Neural Tube Defects
Folic Acid Deficiency
Spina Bifida
Anencephaly-Spina Bifida
Intervention:
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT: ...