Could a simple zinc pill save thousands of newborns from deadly infections?
NCT ID NCT06102044
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether giving zinc supplements along with standard antibiotics can reduce deaths and improve recovery in young infants (0-59 days old) hospitalized with severe infections like sepsis or pneumonia. About 3,250 babies in Tanzania will receive either zinc or a placebo for 14 days. The goal is to see if zinc lowers the risk of death or the need for extra breathing or blood pressure support.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences
RECRUITINGDar es Salaam, Tanzania
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