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Vitamin Supplement

Fortified Bouillon for Vitamin A Absorption

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Recruiting
Led By Sherry Tanumihardjo, PhD
Research Sponsored by University of Wisconsin, Madison
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Aged ≥18 and <49 years
Be between 18 and 65 years old
Must not have
Current diagnosis of acute or chronic illness including hepatitis, Celiac's disease, Crohn's disease, and cystic fibrosis
Taking prescription oral medication that includes a retinoid
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline to 24 hours
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial aims to test how well the body absorbs different types of vitamin A when added to bouillon cubes. The study is trying to see which form of vitamin A added to bouillon is absorbed the

Who is the study for?
This trial is for healthy individuals interested in helping to find new ways to address Vitamin A deficiency. Participants will need to consume various bouillon formulations with vitamin A and undergo blood tests.
What is being tested?
The study is testing how well the body absorbs Vitamin A from three different types of fortified bouillon compared to unfortified bouillon with added vitamin A oil. It aims to identify the most effective formulation.
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves healthy subjects and common food items (bouillon) fortified with Vitamin A, significant side effects are not anticipated. However, minor reactions could include taste preference or mild gastrointestinal discomfort.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I am between 18 and 49 years old.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:
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I have a current diagnosis of an illness like hepatitis or Crohn's disease.
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I am currently taking a prescription medication that contains a retinoid.
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I am currently taking medication for stomach acid.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline to 24 hours
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline to 24 hours for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Serum retinyl ester area-under-the-effect-curve
Secondary study objectives
Serum retinol maximum concentration (Cmax)
Serum retinyl ester maximum concentration (Cmax)
Time to maximum serum retinol concentration (Tmax)
+1 more
Other study objectives
C-reactive protein
Liver vitamin A concentrations using retinol isotope dilution
Serum carotenoids
+1 more

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

3Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Vitamin A #2Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
Bouillon fortified with vitamin A formulation #2 plus unfortified oil
Group II: Vitamin A #1Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
Bouillon fortified with vitamin A formulation #1 plus unfortified oil
Group III: Unfortified bouillon positive controlActive Control1 Intervention
Unfortified bouillon plus vitamin A fortified oil

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of Wisconsin, MadisonLead Sponsor
1,228 Previous Clinical Trials
3,198,478 Total Patients Enrolled
Particles for Humanity, PBCIndustry Sponsor
Tropical Diseases Research Centre, ZambiaOTHER_GOV
8 Previous Clinical Trials
10,760 Total Patients Enrolled
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