Status:

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Post Discharge Trial to Enhance Immunity in Severely Malnourished Children

Lead Sponsor:

International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh

Collaborating Sponsors:

Washington University School of Medicine

Conditions:

Child Malnutrition

Eligibility:

All Genders

6-36 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The goal of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of microbiota-directed food in comparison to zinc with micronutrient powder and Khichuri on changes in circulating immune cells (monocytes, T cells, ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Children aged 6 months to 36 months, and
  • Severe acute malnutrition as evident by weight-for-length z-score (WLZ) \< -3 and or mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) \< 11.5 cm, and or edema of both feet, and
  • Completed the acute phase management for SAM and stayed at NRU for 7±4 days, with no medical complications, e.g. lethargic/unconscious, convulsions, unable to drink, persistent vomiting, respiratory distress.
  • Residing within the Dhaka district.
  • Parents/guardians provided written informed consent.

Exclusion

  • WLZ ≥ -3 or MUAC ≥11.5 cm.
  • Presence of lethargy/unconsciousness, convulsions, unable to drink, persistent vomiting, respiratory distress.
  • Participants who receive multiple courses of antibiotic (\>2 courses during acute phase) treatment for a prolonged period (\>14 days).
  • Persistent diarrhea (≥14 days).
  • Chronic illness or disability affecting food intake, e.g. TB, HIV, congenital defects, cerebral palsy
  • Treated for SAM in the previous 3 months.
  • Known case of soy, peanut, or milk protein allergy.
  • Any sibling of the enrolled child.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

August 1 2024

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

December 31 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

150 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06530485

Start Date

August 1 2024

End Date

December 31 2025

Last Update

August 2 2024

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