Increasing severe malnutrition treatment in Ethiopia
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
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.
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Who can take part
- Child must be between 6 months and 59 months old (under 5 years).
- Child must have severe acute malnutrition, defined by a mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) less than 115 mm, swelling in both feet, or a very low weight-for-length score.
- OR the child is already enrolled in a program for treating severe acute malnutrition.
- Child must not have any physical deformities or disabilities that prevent accurate body measurements.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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