A novel nano-iron supplement to safely combat iron deficiency and anaemia in young children: The IHAT-GUT double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled trial protocol version 2; peer review: 2 approved

• Published in: Gates open research
• Main Authors: Dora I.A. Pereira, Mohammed, Nuredin I, Ofordile, Ogochukwu, Camara, Famalang, Baldeh, Bakary, Mendy, Thomas, Sanyang, Chilel, Jallow, Amadou T, Hossain, Ilias, Wason, James, Prentice, Andrew M
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London Taylor & Francis Ltd 11.10.2018
• Subjects: Anemia; Diarrhea; Double-blind studies; Hemoglobin; Hypotheses; Infections; Inflammation; Iron; Low income groups; Pathogens; Review boards

Background: Iron deficiency and its associated anaemia (IDA) are the leading forms of micronutrient malnutrition worldwide. Here we describe the rationale and design of the first clinical trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of an innovative nano iron supplement, iron hydroxide adipate tartrate...