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NCT Number: NCT02351687

Package of Interventions After Recovering From Moderate Acute Malnutrition

Children who recover from moderate acute malnutrition in Malawi remain at high risk for relapse or death in the year following recovery. This cluster-randomized trial will evaluate a package of affordable, safe, proven interventions specifically targeted to this population of children in an attempt to decrease their risk of relapse or death following recovery from moderate acute malnutrition. These children will be followed for a year following recovery to assess rates of relapse and mortality.

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Key information

Conditions

Malnutrition Nutrition Disorders Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases

Age range

6 month–59 month

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

St. Louis Nutrition Project

Blantyre, Malawi

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • recovered from moderate acute malnutrition, as defined by mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) of 11.5-12.4 cm

Exclusion criteria

  • not permanent resident in vicinity of site
  • severe chronic illness
  • receiving other supplementary food or participating in other research

Treatment and study plan

Lipid Nutrient Supplement

Dietary Supplement

Sulfadoxine-Pyrimethamine

Drug

Albendazole

Drug

Zinc

Drug

Insecticide-treated bednet

Other

Primary outcomes

  1. Number of children who remain well-nourished (Defined as mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) > 12.5 cm and without edema)

    Time frame: 12 months

    Defined as mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) > 12.5 cm and without edema

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Washington University School of Medicine

Other

Collaborators

  • University of Malawi

Registry information

Official study title

Randomized Controlled Trial of the Impact of Offering a Nutrition and Health Intervention to Children Recovered From Moderate Acute Malnutrition

Important dates

Study start
2014
Primary completion
2016
Study completion
2016
First posted
Jan 30, 2015
Registry last updated
Nov 10, 2016

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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