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Official title the Effect of High Caloric Oral Nutritional Supplements on Growth and Development of Malnourished Children
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05911893
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate the effect of high caloric oral nutritional supplements on body proportion, weight, linear growth pattern, neuropsychological development level and related health aspects (gut health, immune function, quality of life, etc.) in participants aged 1 to 3 years who are malnourished (underweight and wasting),as well as to evaluate the safety of applying high caloric oral nutritional supplements. Participants will receive nutritional education and daily high caloric oral nutritional supplements(experimental group),or will receive nutritional education and dietary instruction(control group).This study may provide data to support the development of clinical intervention strategies for malnourished Chinese children.
- 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 1 to 3
You may be able to join if
- Aged 1-3 years
- BMI for Age Z-score\<-2
- Height-for-age z score\<-2
- Total daily energy intake\<75% of recommended nutrient intake
- The child's guardian is willing to participate in this study and sign an informed consent form.
You likely can't join if
- Chronic or severe infectious disease (e.g., chronic hepatitis, HIV or tuberculosis infection)
- Certain congenital or genetic diseases affecting physical growth and development (congenital heart disease, Down's syndrome, infantile anorexia...
- Severe gastrointestinal disorders (e.g., celiac disease, short bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, etc.)
- Acute and chronic respiratory/digestive tract infections within 2 weeks prior to enrollment
- Allergy or contraindication to any of the ingredients in the high-energy total nutrition formula used in this study
- Have used high-energy enteral nutrition preparations for the last 3 months
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Hefei, Anhui, China
- Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China
- Jilin City, Changchun, China
- Chongqing, Chongqing Municipality, China
- Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Guiyang, Guizhou, China
- Changsha, Hunan, China
- Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
- Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
- Baoji, Shanxi, China
- Xianyang, Shanxi, China
- Chengdu, Sichuan, China
- Kunming, Yunnan, China
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, 1 year to 3 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Hefei, Anhui, China; Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China; Jilin City, Changchun, China; Chongqing, Chongqing Municipality, China; Guangzhou, Guangdong, China; Guiyang, Guizhou, China and 7 more location(s). Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.