Choline supplement for children with severe malnutrition
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Part of Hormones & metabolism, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether adding choline to standard treatment helps children with severe acute malnutrition recover better and improves their thinking skills. It is for children aged 6 to 59 months who meet specific criteria for malnutrition.
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Who can take part
- Aged 6 months to 4 years old
- Have severe malnutrition (based on arm size, weight, or swelling in feet)
- Can stay in the study area for at least 9 months
- No allergy to peanut, milk, or fish
- No serious health conditions like heart disease or developmental delays
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