Zinc supplement with feeding counseling for poor appetite in toddlers

Plain-English translation of NCT07153549 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated January 2026 · Translation generated June 2026 · How we translate trials

This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.

What is this trial?

This trial is testing a dietary supplement called Biolizin—an oral zinc product—to see if it can help young children between 6 and 36 months of age who have poor appetite or difficulty eating. The study gives some children the supplement plus counseling about responsive feeding practices, while others receive counseling alone. Researchers will measure changes in feeding difficulty and eating behavior over six weeks to understand whether the medication helps improve appetite and mealtime success.

Poor appetite in toddlers can lead to inadequate nutrition and growth problems, and it often involves both nutritional gaps and behavioral factors. Zinc plays an important role in taste perception and appetite regulation, so this trial is exploring whether boosting zinc levels through the medication—combined with parent coaching—can safely and effectively improve feeding challenges in young children.

Do you qualify?

You likely qualify if…

your child is between 6 and 36 months old at the time of screening
your child has had poor appetite for at least 2 weeks, such as eating less than usual, taking very long meals, refusing familiar foods, or showing resistant behaviors during feeding
your child's doctor has ruled out serious underlying infections or digestive diseases as the cause of poor appetite
your child's weight is within normal range according to standard growth charts
you are able and willing to give written consent and participate in study visits over 6 weeks

You likely don't qualify if…

your child currently has or recently had an acute infection (such as pneumonia, ear infection, or viral illness) or a chronic condition affecting digestion
your child has been diagnosed with a neurodevelopmental condition like cerebral palsy, autism, or significant developmental delay that affects feeding
your child is currently taking medications known to affect appetite or digestion, such as steroids or certain seizure medications
your child has severe malnutrition, suspected malabsorption, or is already on a specialized feeding plan prescribed by a doctor
your child has a known allergy or sensitivity to any ingredient in the zinc supplement

What participation looks like

Your child will be randomly assigned to receive either the zinc supplement syrup plus parent counseling, or counseling alone, for 42 days. You'll visit the clinic four times (at days 0, 7, 21, and 42) for check-ups, measurements, and parent education on responsive feeding. You'll keep a dosing diary if your child is assigned to take the supplement, and the research team will collect blood tests at the beginning and end to check safety. Throughout the study, the team will ask you to complete brief questionnaires about your child's feeding behavior and appetite.

AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 8, 2026 · Not medical advice

Zinc supplement with feeding counseling for poor appetite in toddlers

What is this trial?

Do you qualify?

What participation looks like

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