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New treatment option for Acute Malnutrition, Severe
Official title Expanding Coverage of Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) Treatment in Kenya
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06441305
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Child wasting is a type of malnutrition which occurs when a child becomes too thin. This medical condition increases the risk of becoming sick or dying.
- 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 5. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Household in a village of the study area covered by a CHP (although the child may or may not be registered by a CHP) AND
- Child is 6-59.9 months of age AND
- Caregiver consents to be part of the study AND
- any of the following:
- WHZ \< -3 (relative to WHO 2006 reference) OR
You likely can't join if
- Congenital malformation that makes anthropometric measurements impossible.
- Length is below 54 cm or height is above 120cm.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Household in a village of the study area covered by a CHP (although the child may or may not be registered by a CHP) AND
- Child is 6-59.9 months of age AND
- Caregiver consents to be part of the study AND
- any of the following:
- WHZ \< -3 (relative to WHO 2006 reference) OR
- MUAC \<115 mm OR
- Presence of bilateral edema OR
- receiving treatment as follow-up for an initial SAM condition on the way to full recovery
- Congenital malformation that makes anthropometric measurements impossible.
- Length is below 54 cm or height is above 120cm.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Lodwar, Kenya
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 5 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Lodwar, Kenya. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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