Simpler treatment for malnutrition in Kenyan children
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This trial tests a simpler, shorter treatment program for children with acute malnutrition in Kenya. It aims to see if giving less frequent visits or smaller doses of treatment works just as well as the standard program.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 6 months and 5 years old.
- Your child has severe acute malnutrition (very low arm circumference or weight) or moderate malnutrition with extra health risks.
- Your child does not have serious medical problems that need hospital care and can eat normally.
- You are willing to stay with your child during the study and not move away in the next 3 months.
- You agree to take part in the study and follow the treatment plan.
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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