Zinc shields sickle cell kids from deadly infections?
NCT ID NCT06561061
First seen Jan 30, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 16 times
Summary
This study tested whether daily zinc supplements can lower the number of serious infections in young children (ages 1 to 5) with sickle cell anemia in Uganda. Half of the 100 children received zinc and half received a placebo, and researchers tracked infections over time. The goal was to find a simple, low-cost way to protect these children from life-threatening infections.
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Jinja Hospital
Jinja, Uganda
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