BabytopLongitudinal Study on the Effect of Multiple Micro Nutrients Supplementation on Haemoglobin Level of 8 to 22-month-old Indonesian Children.

Date de début de l'étude : 1 juillet 2013

Inclusion Criteria: Apparently healthy Indonesian infants Age 8-10 month at baseline visit Willing to take 2 sachets of study product per day Planning to reside in the study area during the next 14-16 months Written informed consent by parent(s) or legally acceptable representative (in ICF there is statement that both are agree that child participate in the study) Exclusion Criteria: Haemoglobin < 8 g/dL at screening visit*. Significant congenital abnormality which according to investigator's clinical judgement will interfere the study conduct and assessment Any known conditions likely to affect nutrient absorption diagnosed by the child's physician Disorders requiring a special diet (such as food intolerance or food allergy or complaints such as reflux, constipation and cramps for which special formula is required). Any other current or previous illnesses/conditions or intervention which according to investigator's clinical judgement could interfere the study conduct and assessment (e.g. chronic illness or physical or mental handicaps) Regular use of MMN supplements syrup (every day in > 1 week) within two weeks prior to entry into the study. Not intending to use micronutrient supplements during the study Participation in any other studies involving similar investigational or marketed products concomitantly or within two weeks prior to entry into the study. Premature birth (gestational age <37 weeks) Low birth weight (< 2500 g) Severely under nutrition indicated by any of the following criteria: severely stunted: HAZ < -3 SD; severely underweight WAZ <-3 SD; wasted: WHZ <-2 SD *Subject with haemoglobin level (finger prick blood sample) at screening visit between 8-10 g/dL will be given iron syrup supplementation for 1 month. Thereafter, haemoglobin level (whole blood sample) will be checked at baseline visit: If Hb > 10 g/dL, subject is eligible for randomisation If Hb < 10 g/dL, subject is not eligible for randomisation and will be given iron syrup supplementation for 2 months