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New treatment option for Child Malnutrition
Official title The Impact of Community Health Workers on Child Malnutrition in the Philippines
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05774314
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study will focus on a new community health worker (CHW) program called 'Flourish', which is implemented by Philippine non-governmental organization (NGO) International Care Ministries (ICM). ICM's core program is 'Transform', which is a poverty alleviation program that focuses on households living in ultra-poverty (less than 0.50 United States dollars (USD) per person per day).
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 6 to 12. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Participants in the study must meet at least one of the criteria:
- Transform program participant and member of the savings group formed at the end of Transform
- Nominated by a savings group member to participate in the study
- Nominated by the local public health unit (based on confirmed malnutrition status) to participate in the study
You likely can't join if
- Except for members of the savings group, households cannot participate in the study if they have previously received ICM programs.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Bohol, Philippines
- Dipolog City, Philippines
- Dumaguete, Philippines
- Koronadal, Philippines
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 6 months to 12 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Bohol, Philippines; Dipolog City, Philippines; Dumaguete, Philippines; Koronadal, Philippines. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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