Parasite infections in malnourished children under 5
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study checks if young children with malnutrition also have intestinal parasite infections. It aims to understand how common these infections are, which could help guide better treatment and prevention for children who are not growing or developing well.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 6 months and 5 years old
- Your child has signs of malnutrition, such as slow growth, low energy, or weight loss
- Your child should not have taken any medicine for worms or parasites in the last 3 weeks
- Your child should not have taken any medicine for diarrhea or to clear the bowels in the last 3 weeks
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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