Checking kids' arm measurements to prevent relapse after malnutrition recovery
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
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.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 6 months and 4.5 years old
- Your child has recovered from severe acute malnutrition in the last month
- You plan to stay in the study area for the next 6 months
- You are 18 years old or older, or you are the legal guardian who is 18 or older
- Your child does not have feeding problems and is not a twin
- You are willing to give permission for the study
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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