Status:

COMPLETED

Healthynsect Child Growth and Health Intervention Study

Lead Sponsor:

University of Copenhagen

Collaborating Sponsors:

Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

Conditions:

Nutrition Status

Eligibility:

All Genders

6-7 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Malnutrition in all its forms is still a problem in resource limited settings including Kenya driven by low diet quality, food preparation and feeding practices including hygiene. Edible insects are c...

Detailed Description

Malnutrition in all its forms is still prevalent in resource limited settings driven by low diet quality, food preparation and feeding practices including hygiene. Untreated early childhood malnutriti...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Aged 6 months at the time of enrolment,
  • Hemoglobin (Hb) of ≥7 g/dl (not severely anemic) and
  • Height for Age (HAZ) ≥-3 Z scores (not severely stunted).

Exclusion

  • Those obviously ill and need medical attention who are referred for care as per ministry of health protocol
  • Children strictly fed on formula feed with no breast feeding
  • Infants whose caregivers do not consent or don't commit to adhere to the feeding regimen prescribed

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

March 9 2023

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

January 16 2024

Estimated Enrollment :

284 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06002620

Start Date

March 9 2023

End Date

January 16 2024

Last Update

November 26 2024

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Rwambwa Sub County Hospital

Siaya, Western, Kenya, 40600