Scientists track Babies' gut bugs to unlock malnutrition mystery
NCT ID NCT05793294
Summary
This study aims to understand how the community of bacteria in a child's gut develops during the first two years of life and how it relates to nutritional problems like stunting, wasting, and obesity. Researchers will follow 70 healthy newborns from rural Pakistan, collecting health data and samples over two years. The goal is to gather knowledge that could lead to better future strategies for preventing and treating childhood malnutrition.
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Locations
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Khyber Medical University
Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 25110, Pakistan
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Tehsil Matta
Swāt, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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