Clinical trials
Severe Acute Malnutrition clinical trials
Below are recruiting severe acute malnutrition clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 14 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06010719RecruitingPhase 4
Azithromycin for severe malnutrition in children
This study tests whether adding the antibiotic azithromycin to standard nutritional care helps young children with severe acute malnutrition recover better. It is for children aged 6 to 59 months in Burkina Faso who have uncomplicated malnutrition and are not currently on antibiotics.
Nouna, KossiAges 6 months–4.9 years - NCT06038071Recruiting
Family MUAC check-ups after recovery from malnutrition
This trial checks on children who have recovered from malnutrition to see how well they stay well. It uses a simple arm measurement to track their nutrition over time.
Sekota, AmharaAges 6 months–4.9 years - NCT06061484Recruiting
Modified feeding for severe malnutrition in young children
This trial tests a modified feeding plan for children under 5 with severe acute malnutrition who are not sick enough to need hospital care. It aims to see if a different dosing of therapeutic food helps them recover better at home.
Sekota, AmharaAges 6 months–4.9 years - NCT06380504Recruiting
Increasing severe malnutrition treatment in Ethiopia
This trial tests ways to help more children with severe acute malnutrition (SAM) get treatment in Ethiopia. If your child has SAM or is already in a SAM treatment program, they may be eligible.
JimmaAges 6 months–5 years - NCT06441305Recruiting
Treating severe malnutrition in Kenyan children
This study looks at whether community health workers can help more children with severe acute malnutrition get treated. If your child is 6 months to 5 years old and has severe malnutrition, they may be able to join.
LodwarAges 6 months–5 years - NCT06599580Recruiting
Checking kids' arm measurements to prevent relapse after malnutrition recovery
This study tests whether measuring a caregiver's arm width can help predict if a child who recently recovered from severe malnutrition will become malnourished again. It aims to find ways to catch problems early and keep children healthy.
NounaAges 6 months–4.5 years - NCT06869850Recruiting
Special milk-enriched food for children with severe malnutrition
This study tests a special food to help children with severe malnutrition recover. The food is a peanut-based paste with added milk fat globule membrane, which may help kids gain weight and get stronger.
Bandajuma, PujehunAges 6 months–4.9 years - NCT07752628Enrolling by invitation
F-60 safety trial for children with severe acute malnutrition
This trial tests a new food supplement (F-60) for children hospitalized with severe acute malnutrition. It aims to see if F-60 is safe and can help children recover.
DhakaAges 6 months–4.9 years - NCT06593080Recruiting
Testing a TB diagnosis checklist for children
This study is testing a new way to diagnose TB in children using simple symptom checklists. It aims to see if these checklists can help doctors find TB earlier and more accurately, especially in children who are very young or have other health problems.
Chingola, CopperbeltAges Up to 14 years - NCT06056089Recruiting
Modified treatment for moderate malnutrition in children
This study is testing a new way of treating moderate malnutrition in young children. It aims to find a simpler, shorter treatment that might work just as well as the current one.
Sekota, AmharaAges 6 months–4.9 years - NCT07569003Recruiting
Nutrition Support for Young Children With Liver Disease and Malnutrition
This study looks at how special nutrition therapy helps young children with chronic liver disease and severe malnutrition. Researchers will measure specific blood markers to see if the treatment improves your child's nutrition and liver function.
Jakarta Pusat, DKI JakartaAges Up to 5 years - NCT07315295Recruiting
Iron in therapeutic foods for malnourished kids in Kenya
This study tests whether adding extra iron to ready-to-use therapeutic foods helps malnourished children recover faster. It compares outcomes in children with severe or moderate malnutrition and healthy children.
Msambweni, Kwale CountyAges 1 year–4.5 years - NCT06382857Recruiting
Testing a special food for malnutrition recovery in children
This trial tests if a special food made from chickpeas, soy, banana, and peanut can help children with moderate or severe malnutrition recover fully and stay healthy. It is for children who do not need hospital care and can eat the food safely.
MaradiAges 6 months–1.9 years - NCT07592260Recruiting
Nutrition supplements and vaccination uptake in rural Chad and Niger
This study tests whether giving nutrition supplements (SQ-LNS) to healthy young children increases vaccination rates and prevents malnutrition in rural communities in Chad and Niger. Researchers will also track children's health outcomes and interview families about their experiences.
Ngouri, Lac RegionAges 6 months–4.9 years
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for severe acute malnutrition?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 14 recruiting severe acute malnutrition studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a severe acute malnutrition trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a severe acute malnutrition trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.