Nutritional supplements for young children with stunted growth in Guatemala
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests two types of nutritional supplements for young children in rural Guatemala who are shorter than average for their age. It aims to see which supplement works better to help them grow.
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Who can take part
- Your child must be between 12 and 24 months old.
- Your child should be shorter than average for their age (stunted) but not severely malnourished. A health worker can measure this.
- You must be able to talk with the study team by phone or WhatsApp, or have a family member or neighbor who can help.
- Your child must not have taken antibiotics in the last 14 days.
- Your child must not be allergic to peanuts, dairy, or eggs.
- Your child must not have had persistent diarrhea or frequent belly pain after eating high-fiber foods.
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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