Can fortified foods help Zimbabwe's children grow stronger?

NCT ID NCT04874688

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Queen Mary University of London Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether adding extra nutrient-rich foods to infants' diets can help them get enough energy and nutrients to prevent stunting. 192 infants in rural Zimbabwe received either standard fortified supplements or an enhanced mix including orange maize, beans, moringa, and egg powder. Researchers measured their nutrient intake, growth, and blood health at 9 months of age.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Small-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplement (SQ-LNS) plus fortified foods (orange maize, sugar beans, moringa, egg powder)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show a practical way to improve nutrition and reduce stunting in young children in resource-limited settings.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial focused on dietary intake, not long-term health outcomes. Results may not apply to other regions or populations.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hereditary endocrine growth disease

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

STUNTING

Contacts and locations

Locations

Zvitambo Institute for Maternal and Child Health Research

Harare, Zimbabwe

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