Status:
COMPLETED
Community Based Management of Malnutrition
Lead Sponsor:
Aga Khan University
Collaborating Sponsors:
John Snow, Inc.
Pakistan Ministry of Health
Conditions:
Severe and Moderate Malnutrition
Eligibility:
All Genders
6-3 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Malnutrition is the leading cause of death in children in developing countries, especially Pakistan. According to World Health Organization about 60% of all deaths, occurring among children aged less ...
Detailed Description
Aim: To evaluate the effectiveness of Ready to Use Therapeutic food and food supplement (Nutributter) in the treatment of Moderate and Severe malnutrition in rural Pakistan when administered at commu...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Born and eligible for inclusion within the study period.
- Presence of moderate to severe malnutrition.
- Ability of the parents or guardians to provide informed consent
Exclusion
- Presence of chronic debilitating illness.
- Residence outside of study areas.
- Inability or refusal of the parents or guardians to give informed consent, or refusal of assessment.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 1 2009
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
September 1 2010
Estimated Enrollment :
800 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00941434
Start Date
July 1 2009
End Date
September 1 2010
Last Update
July 8 2011
Active Locations (1)
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AKU Project Office
Dadu, Sindh, Pakistan