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Compares treatment options for Undernutrition
Official title Effectiveness of Small-Quantity vs Medium-Quantity Lipid-Based Nutrient Supplements for Prevention of Undernutrition in Children 6-12 Months
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07451951
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Nutrition is essential for a child's growth, brain development, and protection from disease. While breastmilk provides the best nutrition for young infants, children older than six months may not get all the nutrients they need from breastmilk and regular foods alone.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 26 to 33. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Children aged 6 months (26 weeks) to 7 months and 15 days (33 weeks) with weight-for-length z-score (WLZ) ≥ -2 standard deviation (SD) and mid-upper...
- Permanent residents of the selected districts, with no plan to relocate or migrate within the next 6 months.
- Written informed consent provided by the child's caregivers.
You likely can't join if
- Children with moderate acute malnutrition (MAM), defined as WLZ ≥ -3 to \< -2 SD, or MUAC ≥115 mm to \<125 mm.
- Children with severe acute malnutrition (SAM), defined as WLZ \< -3 SD or MUAC \<115 mm or presence of bilateral pitting edema, who require...
- Children with known congenital anomalies, chronic illness, or conditions affecting growth or feeding (for example, cerebral palsy or congenital heart...
- Children already enrolled in any nutritional supplementation other than BNP or another clinical trial.
- Children whose families will be unwilling to provide informed consent, or likely to be unavailable for follow-up.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
- Dadu, Sindh, Pakistan
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, 26 weeks to 33 weeks. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan; Dadu, Sindh, Pakistan. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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