A new way to treat acute malnutrition in young children
This study tests a different treatment plan for young children with acute malnutrition, which is when a child is too thin or not growing well. The goal is to find a more effective way to help children recover and stay healthy.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 6 and 59 months old (under 5 years).
- Your child is moderately or severely malnourished, which can be checked by measuring the upper arm or weight-to-length ratio.
- You can bring your child to the clinic every week or every two weeks during treatment, and then monthly after the treatment ends.
- Your child must not have serious medical problems, swelling in both feet, or allergies to peanuts, milk, or soy.
- If your child is being treated for malnutrition again, or has been in a nutrition program in the last 2 months, they may not be eligible.
- You must live in the study area and agree to follow the study rules.
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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