Study aims to fix One-Size-Fits-All vitamin guidelines for undernourished women

NCT ID NCT06081114

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests different doses of a vitamin-and-mineral-fortified food supplement in 643 women in Bangladesh, including those who are pregnant. The goal is to find the minimum dose needed to correct nutritional deficiencies, since current daily recommendations are based on healthy people in wealthy countries. Researchers will measure nutrient levels in blood and urine over several months to see what works best.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: micronutrient supplement (balanced energy and protein supplement fortified with vitamins and minerals)
What this could lead to: If successful, this study could help set better daily recommended amounts of vitamins and minerals for women in low-income settings, improving nutrition guidelines worldwide.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage dose-finding study, not a treatment trial. It may not lead to immediate health improvements, and results may not apply to other populations or settings.

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MICRONUTRIENT STATUS

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Locations

JiVitA Project

Rangpur City, Bangladesh

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