Psychosocial care for severely malnourished children
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether adding psychosocial stimulation (like play, talking, and emotional support) to standard care helps young children recover from severe malnutrition. It is for children ages 6 months to 5 years who are admitted to a stabilization center.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 6 months and 5 years old (59 months or younger).
- Your child has been diagnosed with severe acute malnutrition and is admitted to a stabilization center.
- Your child does not have any of these chronic conditions: cystic fibrosis, cerebral palsy, celiac disease, chronic kidney or liver disease, congenital heart disease, inborn errors of metabolism, or cleft lip/palate.
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