Testing a cricket and larvae cracker for child health
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study tests a cracker made with cricket and black soldier fly larvae powder to see if it can improve children's gut health and iron levels. It's for healthy school children aged 9–13 in Madagascar who don't have food allergies to insects.
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Who can take part
- Child is 9–13 years old and attends a participating school in Madagascar.
- No food allergies or bad reactions to insects like crickets or fly larvae.
- No serious illness like severe anemia, malaria, fever, diarrhea, or COVID-19 symptoms.
- Parent or caregiver must be willing to give consent and complete surveys about the household.
- Child must also agree (assent) to be part of the study.
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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