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Zinc-Packed corn trial hopes to boost gut health in guatemala

NCT ID NCT07585318

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Institute of Nutrition of Central America and Panama Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looked at whether eating maize (corn) with extra zinc can improve gut health and nutrition in mothers and young children in Guatemala. 60 people took part. Researchers measured zinc levels, inflammation, and gut bacteria to see if the special corn made a difference.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

60 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2022

Finished

Aug 2023

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

24 months to 49 years

Sex

Anyone

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Accepted

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Household Inclusion Criteria: * Reside in the target area (Chiquimula Department, Guatemala); * Participating in the World Vision (WV) nutrition program; * Families accustomed to consuming maize; * Interest to participate in an informative session; * Presence of at least one woman of reproductive age (18-49 years) and one index child (12-59 months); * Access to a mobile phone; (7) No concurrent participation in other nutrition or food aid programs. Household exclusion Criteria: * Women with problems understanding the study informed consent and the study survey; * Women with any acute or chronic disease that affected dietary intake or nutritional status; * Children with acute malnutrition 4.Children with any acute or chronic disease that affected dietary consumption or nutritional status; * Households that failed to adhere to the study protocol during the previous intervention period (e.g., sold the study maize or diverted it for animal feed).

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Child Nutrition Disorders Iron Deficiencies nutritional deficiency disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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Community research trial on biofortified maize high in iron and zinc Guatemala Gut microbiome Mother and child malnutrition Mother and child nutrition Zinc deficiency Zinc-biobforfied maize community trial

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Institute of Nutrition of Central America and Panama (INCAP)

    Guatemala City, Departamento de Guatemala, 01011, Guatemala

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