International Centre For Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh

This study tests whether a probiotic called VE818, given after a short course of antibiotics, can reduce harmful gut bacteria and improve gut health in pregnant women. The trial involves 144 women in Bangladesh, Pakistan, Zambia, and Burkina Faso who are in their first or early s…

This study tests whether a simple, low-cost drink made from rice starch water, egg, and multivitamins can help cancer patients with cachexia—a condition causing severe weight loss and muscle wasting. The trial will involve 106 patients in Bangladesh, half receiving the supplement…

This study looks at how to improve a parenting program for malnourished children aged 6-24 months in Bangladesh. Researchers are testing two approaches: one using program-supplied toys and another where mothers make toys. The goal is to see if these strategies improve children's …