Status:
COMPLETED
Evaluation of Energy Expenditure, Body Composition and Recovery Rates in Children With Severe Acute Malnutrition
Lead Sponsor:
Aga Khan University
Collaborating Sponsors:
International Atomic Energy Agency
Conditions:
Children
Malnutrition
Eligibility:
All Genders
6-3 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This project is being conducted with an aim to find out energy expenditure, body composition and recovery rates in children with severe acute malnutrition (SAM) receiving community-based nutritional r...
Detailed Description
Objectives 1. To assess energy expenditure and body composition by stable isotope techniques in children with Severe Acute Malnutrition 2. To evaluate the potential usefulness of body composition ass...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Parents of children of age 6 months to 3 years
- Resident of study area
Exclusion
- Children with congenital malformations
- Chronic debilitating illnesses
- Refusal by parents to enroll in study
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 1 2010
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
August 1 2011
Estimated Enrollment :
60 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01144806
Start Date
June 1 2010
End Date
August 1 2011
Last Update
February 27 2012
Active Locations (2)
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1
Aga Khan Univeristy
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan, 74800
2
Aga Khan University
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan, 74800