Intestinal Parasites and Malnutrition in Children
Part of Digestive system, Infections clinical trials.
This study looks at whether intestinal parasite infections contribute to malnutrition in children. If your child is between 2 and 15 years old and either malnourished or healthy, they may be able to help researchers understand this link.
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Who can take part
- Child must be between 2 and 15 years old.
- Parents must give written permission for the child to join.
- Child should either be malnourished (too short, too thin, or underweight) OR be a healthy child of similar age.
- Child must not have a long-term illness like kidney, liver, heart, or hormone problems.
- Child must not have taken vitamins or supplements (like omega-3, zinc, or vitamin D) in the past 3 months.
- Child must not have taken deworming medicine in the past 3 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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