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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Aga Khan Univeristy

Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan, 74800

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Aga Khan University

Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan, 74800