Nutrition supplement study for children with slow growth
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether a special nutrition supplement can help young children (ages 1–5) who are not growing as expected. Researchers will work with Children International centers in the study area to see if the supplement helps children grow taller and healthier.
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Who can take part
- Child is between 1 and 5 years old
- Child shows signs of slow growth or is at risk for it (measured by height for age)
- Child was born after at least 37 weeks of pregnancy and weighed at least 2,500 grams at birth
- Child's parent or legal guardian agrees to participate
- Family lives in the study area and attends a Children International center
- Child does not have serious medical conditions like infections, heart problems, or metabolic disorders that need hospitalization
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