Could an iron boost give toddlers a smarter start?

NCT ID NCT01481766

Summary

This study tested whether giving iron supplements to toddlers with low iron levels (but not anemia) could improve their early learning skills. Children aged 1-3 years with low iron were randomly given either liquid iron or a placebo for four months, along with diet advice. Researchers measured the children's learning abilities before and after treatment to see if the iron helped their development.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • St. Michael's Hospital

    Toronto, Ontario, M5B 1W8, Canada

  • The Hospital for Sick Children

    Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1X8, Canada

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