Status:
COMPLETED
Study of Impacts of Food Supplementation on Malnourished HIV-Infected Adults in Kenya
Lead Sponsor:
Academy for Educational Development
Collaborating Sponsors:
Kenya Medical Research Institute
Conditions:
HIV
Malnutrition
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of the study is to test whether food supplementation of malnourished HIV-infected adults (both pre-ART and ART) in resource constrained settings improves their nutritional status, clinical...
Detailed Description
Malnutrition remains a significant problem among HIV-infected populations, even among those with access to ART. In patients with HIV infection, poor nutritional status is associated with significant r...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- HIV-infected
- BMI \< 18.5
- Resident of area for past 6 months
Exclusion
- Pregnant or lactating (child \< 6 months)
- BMI \> 18.5, BMI \< 14
- Already receiving other food supplements
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 1 2006
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
June 1 2008
Estimated Enrollment :
1049 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00838292
Start Date
August 1 2006
End Date
June 1 2008
Last Update
March 13 2009
Active Locations (6)
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1
Maragwa District Hospital
Maragwa, Kenya
2
Mathere North Hospital
Nairobi, Kenya
3
Mbagathi District Hospital
Nairobi, Kenya
4
Riruta City Council Hospital
Nairobi, Kenya