Scientists rethink iron in Life-Saving food for starving kids

NCT ID NCT07315295

Summary

This study aims to improve a special peanut-based paste used to treat severely malnourished children in Kenya. Researchers suspect the current formula contains too much iron, which can cause dangerous diarrhea and isn't properly absorbed. They will test a new version to see if it helps children absorb iron better and recover from malnutrition and anemia more safely and effectively.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • ETH Zurich, Laboratory of Clinical Biopharmacy, Zurich, 8092

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    Zurich, 8006, Switzerland

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  • ETH/Oxford/JKUAT research facility

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    Msambweni, Kwale County, Kenya

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