Parasite infections and malnutrition in children in Egypt
Part of Digestive system, Infections clinical trials.
This study looks at how intestinal parasite infections might affect malnutrition in children. It could help doctors understand if treating parasites can improve growth and nutrition in kids who are underweight or stunted.
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Who can take part
- Your child must be between 2 and 15 years old.
- Your child must have no other ongoing chronic diseases (like kidney, heart, or liver problems).
- Your child must not have taken vitamin or mineral supplements (like zinc or vitamin D) in the last 3 months.
- Your child must not have taken deworming medicine in the last 3 months.
- Your child may be undernourished (underweight, stunted, or wasted) or a healthy child of similar age for comparison.
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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