Clinical trials: Acute Malnutrition, Moderate
Severe Acute Malnutrition, Moderate Acute Malnutrition
Transfer of Healthy Gut Flora for Restoration of Intestinal Microbiota Via Enema for Patients in the Rehabilitative Phase of Malnutrition
This single-center, randomized, open-label trial will compare the safety of MTT delivered by rectal catheter enema in participants 12-60 months of age with malnutrition (moderate acute malnutrition [MAM] or severe acute…
- Trial name
- THRIVE (NCT03087097)
- Testing
- Fecal Microbiota Transplantation
- Where
- South Africa
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Microbiome Health Research Institute
Moderate Acute Malnutrition
Supplementary Food for Moderate Acute Malnutrition in Children
Children with moderate acute malnutrition will be recruited in order to receive an intervention which consists in the consumption of a single serving of SF-cookies daily, 7-days a week for 12 months and 12 educational sessions on…
- Trial name
- NCT02571764
- Testing
- Nutritional Oats Cookie
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 248 people
- Sponsor
- PepsiCo Global R&D
Child, Malnutrition
Effectiveness of a Ready-to-Use-Food (RUF) Supplement to Prevent Acute Child Malnutrition
The overall objective of this project is to assess the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of RUF (ready-to-Use Food, Plumpy Doz(r)) to prevent moderate acute malnutrition in children aged 6-36 months if embedded in a program of…
- Trial name
- PREAMA (NCT01154595)
- Testing
- Plumpy Doz(r) - Ready-to-Use Food, Food-for-Training
- Where
- Chad
- Volunteers
- 2,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Action Contre la Faim
Marasmus, Kwashiorkor
Mothers Understand And Can do it - Mid Upper Arm Circumference Screening for Malnutrition Performed by Mothers
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE : To determine whether mothers, given minimal group training, are capable of using a MUAC (mid-upper arm circumference) bracelet to screen their children for malnutrition and categorise them into one of three…
- Conditions
- Marasmus, Kwashiorkor, Malnutrition; Degree, Moderate, Malnutrition
- Trial name
- MUAC (NCT01790815)
- Where
- Niger
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Alliance for International Medical Action
Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM), Undernutrition
Effectiveness of Positive Deviance/Hearth in Treating Uncomplicated Moderate Acute Malnutrition in Children 6-59 Months in Mymensingh Division, Bangladesh
The goal of this clinical trial (cluster randomized controlled trial) is to learn whether a Positive Deviance/Hearth (PDH) intervention can effectively treat moderate acute malnutrition (MAM) and reduce relapse compared to…
- Conditions
- Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM), Undernutrition, Wasting
- Trial name
- PD/Hearth MAM (NCT07591064)
- Testing
- PD/Hearth is a behavioral change program that teaches caregivers how to cook and feed their children. A nutrient-dense meal using local ingredients will be fed to children during Hearth sessions., Standard of Care (Investigator Selected)
- Where
- Bangladesh
- Volunteers
- 400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- World Vision US
Moderate Acute Malnutrition
Alternative Feeding Regimen on Recovery of Children Aged 6-59 Months With Moderate Acute Malnutrition in Bangladesh.
In spite of the large burden of acute malnutrition in the country, the Community-based Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM) protocol approved in Bangladesh highly deviates from the WHO normative guidance, in that it does not…
- Trial name
- NCT06045104
- Testing
- Wheat Soy Blend Plus Plus (WSB++) with nutrition counselling, 15 Micro Nutrient Powder (15 MNP) with improved nutrition counselling
- Where
- Bangladesh
- Volunteers
- 560 people
- Sponsor
- International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh
Severe Acute Malnutrition, Moderate Acute Malnutrition
Family Mid-Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) Follow-up After Recovery From Acute Malnutrition (MODAM-fMUAC)
Protocols for the community-based management of acute malnutrition (CMAM) have not changed significantly for more than 20 years, with relatively complex treatment protocols and persistent supply chain challenges that have limited…
- Trial name
- MODAM-fMUAC (NCT06038071)
- Testing
- nutrition, IYCF, WASH education, scheduled anthropometric screening, family MUAC
- Where
- 3 sites in Ethiopia
- Volunteers
- 3,600 people
- Sponsor
- Action Against Hunger USA
Malnutrition, Child, Tuberculosis
The Impact of Malnutrition on Immune Responses to Tuberculosis
The aim of this study is to assess immune responses to Mtb in children with MAM compared to well-nourished children and to evaluate the impact of a nutrition intervention on these immune responses.
- Trial name
- TBMAM (NCT05044910)
- Testing
- Ready to Use supplementary food (RUSF)
- Where
- 2 sites in India
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Tuberculosis Research Centre, India
Moderate Acute Malnutrition
Comparison of Four Different Supplementary Foods in the Treatment of Moderate Acute Malnutrition
The research seeks to determine the relative effectiveness and cost effectiveness of alternative supplementary foods in the treatment of moderate acute malnutrition (MAM) in normal program settings.
- Trial name
- NCT03146897
- Testing
- Supplementary Food
- Where
- Sierra Leone
- Volunteers
- 2,691 people
- Sponsor
- Tufts University
Acute Malnutrition in Childhood, Wasting
Treatment of Acute Malnutrition in Outpatient Care Services in Venezuela: a Prospective Cohort Research
The goal of this observational study is to compare the effectiveness, safety, and efficiency of the simplified protocol, which includes the following three modifications: a) use of a single treatment product (RUTF), b) reduced…
- Conditions
- Acute Malnutrition in Childhood, Wasting, Child Malnutrition
- Trial name
- NCT06287827
- Testing
- Simplified protocol, Standard protocol
- Where
- 4 sites in Venezuela
- Volunteers
- 299 people
- Sponsor
- UNICEF - Venezuela
Severe Acute Malnutrition, Moderate Acute Malnutrition
Optimizing Acute Malnutrition Management in Children Aged 6 to 59 Months in Democratic Republic of Congo
Acute malnutrition affects 51 million children under the age of 5 worldwide. Malnutrition contributes to nearly half of all child deaths each year, with the forms characterized by wasting or oedema (acute malnutrition) associated…
- Conditions
- Severe Acute Malnutrition, Moderate Acute Malnutrition, Child Malnutrition, Acute Malnutrition
- Trial name
- OptiMA-DRC (NCT03751475)
- Testing
- Nutritional Strategy - OptiMA, Effective nutritional standard strategy
- Where
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Volunteers
- 896 people
- Sponsor
- Alliance for International Medical Action
Malnutrition, HIV/AIDS
Nutritional Rehabilitation in Senegalese HIV-infected Children and Adolescents
Severe (SAM, Body Mass Index-z < -3) and moderate (MAM, -3 ≤ BMI-z < -2) acute malnutrition, highly prevalent in HIV-infected children and adolescents, is an independent risk factor of death, even when antiretroviral treatment…
- Trial name
- SNAC'S (NCT03101852)
- Testing
- Plumpy Nut, Plumpy Sup
- Volunteers
- 185 people
- Sponsor
- Institut de Recherche pour le Developpement
Malnutrition
Effectiveness Comparison of Three Supplementary Foods in the Treatment of Moderate Acute Malnutrition
The purpose of this study is to compare the recovery rates of moderately malnourished Malawian children treated with either milk-enriched corn/soy blend, soy/peanut fortified spread or a commercially produced ready-to-use therapy…
- Trial name
- NCT00998517
- Testing
- Soy/peanut fortified spread, Milk fortified corn/soy blend, Supplementary Plumpy®
- Where
- Malawi
- Volunteers
- 2,712 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM)
Development, Feasibility and Acceptability of Recipes for Locally Available, Specially Formulated Foods for the Management of Moderate Acute Malnutrition in Niger (Related to NCT06382857 Protocol)
The study consisted of two phases. Phase 1 was a recipe development phase, which aimed to identify recipes that meet ≥80% of the recommended nutrient profile for Specially Formulated Foods (SFF) used in the standard management of…
- Trial name
- LAF (NCT07506213)
- Testing
- Locally Available Food
- Where
- Niger
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Epicentre
Acute Malnutrition in Infancy (Disorder)
Optimizing Acute Malnutrition Management in Children Aged 6 to 59 Months in Niger (OptIMA Niger)
Acute malnutrition (AM) is a continuum condition, arbitrarily divided into severe and moderate categories (SAM, MAM) which are managed separately, with programs overseen by different agencies with different products and supply…
- Trial name
- NCT04698070
- Testing
- Nutritional Strategy - OptiMA, Nutritional Strategy - ComPAS, National nutritional Strategy (Niger)
- Where
- 4 sites in Niger
- Volunteers
- 2,304 people
- Sponsor
- Alliance for International Medical Action
Moderate Acute Malnutrition
Acceptability and Efficacy of 'Fish Surimi Peptide' in Under Five Children Suffering From Moderate Acute Malnutrition
Protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) including moderate acute malnutrition (MAM: weight-for-height z-score <-2 to -3, or mid upper arm circumference (MUAC) 115 to < 125 mm) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in under-5…
- Trial name
- NCT02272543
- Testing
- Fish surimi peptide
- Where
- Bangladesh
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh
Child Nutrition Disorders
Evaluating the Relative Effectiveness of Two Feeding Interventions for the Treatment of Moderate Acute Malnutrition
Supplementary feeding programs for children with moderate acute malnutrition have been implemented in developing countries using treatment foods with minimal or no evidence of their effectiveness.
- Trial name
- NCT01097889
- Testing
- Fortified blended foods, Corn Soya Bean Flour (CSB) with oil., RUSF (ready-to-use supplementary foods) Supplementary Plumpy®
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada, Ethiopia
- Volunteers
- 2,600 people
- Sponsor
- The Hospital for Sick Children
Malnutrition
Package of Interventions After Recovering From Moderate Acute Malnutrition
Children who recover from moderate acute malnutrition in Malawi remain at high risk for relapse or death in the year following recovery.
- Trial name
- NCT02351687
- Testing
- Lipid Nutrient Supplement, Sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine, Albendazole
- Where
- Malawi
- Volunteers
- 1,499 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Moderate Acute Malnutrition
Microbiota Directed Food for Children With Moderate Acute Malnutrition
Moderate acute malnutrition (MAM) refers to a condition characterized by a significant deficit in weight-for-length measurements in children aged 6 to 59 months.
- Trial name
- NCT06305442
- Testing
- Microbiota-Directed Food, Ready-to-Use Supplementary Food
- Where
- Bangladesh
- Volunteers
- 230 people
- Sponsor
- International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh
Severe Acute Malnutrition, Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM)
Regular Growth Monitoring (RGM) of Young Children in Guinea-Bissau
Wasting (severe thinness) is a common and serious problem among young children in rural Guinea-Bissau. Community Health Agents (CHAs) can help prevent malnutrition by regularly measuring children's growth and advising families on…
- Trial name
- NCT07584395
- Testing
- Regular Growth Monitoring (RGM) by Community Health Agents
- Where
- Guinea-Bissau
- Volunteers
- 400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Trustees of Dartmouth College