Amino acid supplement for stunted young children
This study tests whether giving an amino acid supplement to young children with stunting helps them grow better. If your child is between 18 and 36 months and has stunted growth, they may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- Children must be between 18 and 36 months old (boys or girls).
- The child must be stunted, meaning their height is much lower than expected for their age.
- A parent or guardian must agree to give written permission for the child to join.
- The child cannot be wasted (too thin for their height), overweight, or have had diarrhea or taken antibiotics in the last month.
- The child must not have food allergies, a recent serious illness, or conditions that could make the study unsafe.
- Only one child per family or household can participate, except in special cases where families are different.
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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