International Food Policy Research Institute
Clinical trials sponsored by International Food Policy Research Institute, explained in plain language.
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Kenya tests smartphone tool to beat child wasting crisis
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether training local health workers to screen children for severe wasting and remind caregivers to measure their child's arm can get more kids the treatment they need. About 1,600 children in Turkana, Kenya, will take part. The goal is to see if this simple …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: International Food Policy Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can local groups help beat severe malnutrition? new study aims to find out
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether working through existing community groups can increase the number of children with severe acute malnutrition (SAM) who get proper treatment. Researchers will enroll 1,080 children aged 6-59 months in Ethiopia and measure how many receive care. The approac…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: International Food Policy Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Food voucher experiment aims to tackle hunger in the philippines
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether giving monthly food vouchers to low-income households in the Philippines, along with nutrition classes, can reduce hunger and improve diet quality. About 5,320 families will be split into groups receiving different voucher amounts or no voucher. Rese…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: International Food Policy Research Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC