Effect of Vitamins on Academic Performance of School Children

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Malnutrition

In brief

The purpose of this clinical trial is to determine if administration of a daily chewable multivitamin-mineral supplement (Monday - Friday when school is in session) given to children (third through sixth graders) during the academic school year will lead to improved academic performance.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00418990

Run by

University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey

People needed

1600

Starts

2003-08-01

Expected to finish

2005-11-01

Last updated by the study team

2007-01-05

Who can join

Age: 8 and older, up to 12. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Enrollment in third through sixth grades in the Archdiocese of Newark School System during 2004-2005 academic year.
• Completion of the Assessment of Skills and Knowledge Exam in 2003

You may not qualify if…

• Known allergy to any ingredients of the multivitamin.
• Currently taking a multivitamin on a regular basis.

Where it is running

• University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey — Newark, New Jersey, United States

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