Randomized Controlled Trial of Dietary Advice in Primary Care to Promote Healthy Feeding of Infants
Launched by FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCE OF PORTO ALEGRE · Mar 5, 2008
Trial Information
Current as of August 02, 2025
Withdrawn
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
A cluster randomized controlled trial. Twenty health care service sites were randomly assigned to the intervention or control groups. Health care workers of the intervention health care service sites received training based on the programme "Ten steps for healthy feeding for children from birth to two years old".
Pregnant women, in their third term, were enrolled in the study. At 6 and 12 months of age, the mothers were interviewed at home using a semi-structured questionnaire with pre-coded close- and open-ended questions and the children were evaluated.
Gender
FEMALE
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • - All pregnant women in the last quarter of the gestation.
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • HIV-positive mothers
- • congenital malformation
About Federal University Of Health Science Of Porto Alegre
The Federal University of Health Science of Porto Alegre (UFCSPA) is a distinguished academic institution in Brazil, dedicated to advancing healthcare education, research, and clinical practice. Renowned for its commitment to excellence in medical and health sciences, UFCSPA plays a pivotal role in fostering innovation through rigorous clinical trials and collaborative research initiatives. The university's research programs are designed to address pressing health challenges, enhance patient care, and contribute to the scientific community, ensuring that findings translate into meaningful health solutions. With a multidisciplinary approach and a focus on ethical standards, UFCSPA is at the forefront of improving health outcomes both locally and globally.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Márcia R Vitolo, postdoctoral
Principal Investigator
Federal University of Health Sciences of Porto Alegre
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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