Text messages to prevent wasting in HIV-affected children in Kenya
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial tests if two-way text messages (SMS) can help caregivers recognize early signs of malnutrition (wasting) in children who have HIV or were exposed to HIV but are uninfected. The goal is to prevent wasting and keep children healthy.
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Who can take part
- You are the caregiver of a child aged 6 to 24 months
- The child has HIV or was exposed to HIV at birth but is not infected
- The child's upper arm measurement (MUAC) is 12.5 cm or more (no wasting)
- You can read or write, or have someone to help you
- You have a Safaricom phone number and plan to stay in the area for at least 6 months
- You are willing to come to the clinic for checkups over 6 months
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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