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Folic Acid Salt Study (FISFA Zambia)
Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham
Summary
Question: How effective is fortified iodized salt with folic acid (FISFA) in increasing serum and red blood cell folate in non-lactating, non-pregnant women of reproductive age in the country of Zambia who do not have active food fortification with a folic acid program? Participants will: * Consume salt with folic acid instead of their regular salt for 6 months * Have a blood draw 4 times * Fill out surveys
Official title: Effectiveness Study of Folic Acid Fortified Iodized Salt to Increase Folate Concentrations in Women of Reproductive Age in Zambia, a Non-fortifying Country
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - 45 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
250
Start Date
2026-05-01
Completion Date
2026-12-31
Last Updated
2026-03-11
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Fortified Iodized Salt with Folic Acid (FISFA)
Addition of folic acid to iodized salt for daily consumption to assess folate levels.
Locations (2)
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama, United States
Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia
Lusaka, Zambia