Investigating energy needs and nutrition of adolescent girls in Nigeria
Study Protocol for Measuring Energy Needs and Nutritional Status of Adolescent Girls in Abia State, Nigeria: The Nutrition and Adolescence in Rural Nigeria (NARN'ia) Study
This study looks at the energy needs and nutrition of girls aged 10 to 19 in Nigeria to better understand their health challenges and help create better eating guidelines for them.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Ages | 10 Years to 19 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Duke University Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Durham, North Carolina and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06601959 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to assess the energy requirements and nutritional status of adolescent girls aged 10 to 19 in Abia State, Nigeria. It addresses the nutritional challenges faced by this demographic, including undernutrition and micronutrient deficiencies, which are often overlooked in program planning. The study employs a comprehensive methodology that includes dietary assessments, physical activity monitoring, and body composition evaluations to gather essential data. The findings will inform the development of targeted nutritional guidelines and establish a framework for future research in similar contexts.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are female students aged 10 to 19 years who can provide verbal assent and have parental consent.
Not a fit: Patients with physical disabilities, illnesses during the study period, or those attending boarding schools may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved nutritional guidelines and interventions for adolescent girls in Nigeria, enhancing their health and development.
How similar studies have performed: While similar studies have been conducted, this specific approach focusing on adolescent girls in Nigeria is relatively novel and aims to fill a significant data gap.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * female students * 10 and 19 years old * provides verbal assent and has parental consent Exclusion Criteria: * physical disabilities * illnesses during the study period * students attending boarding schools
Where this trial is running
Durham, North Carolina and 1 other locations
- Duke University Evolutionary Anthropology — Durham, North Carolina, United States (Active_not_recruiting)
- Michael Okpara Universty of Agriculture — Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Herman Pontzer — Duke University Evolutionary Anthropology
- Study coordinator: Emily Hyatt
- Email: emily.hyatt@duke.edu
- Phone: (919) 684-4124
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.