Can a nutrient in eggs keep malnourished kids from getting worse?

NCT ID NCT06214897

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether adding choline (a nutrient found in eggs and meat) to a standard food supplement helps children with moderate acute malnutrition avoid becoming severely malnourished. About 1,500 children aged 6 to 59 months in Malawi will receive either the standard supplement or one with extra choline for up to 12 weeks. Researchers will compare how many children worsen, recover, or gain weight.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Chikonde Health Center

    Chikonde, Malawi

  • Chipolonga Health Center

    Chipolonga, Malawi

  • Makhwira Health Center

    Makhwira, Malawi

  • Mbiza Health Clinic

    Mbiza, Malawi

  • Milonde Health Center

    Milonde, Malawi

  • Mitondo Health Center

    Mitondo, Malawi

  • Muloza Health Clinic

    Muloza, Malawi

  • Namasalima Health Center

    Namasalima, Malawi

  • Naphimba Health Center

    Naphimba, Malawi

  • Nkhate Health Clinic

    Nkhate, Malawi

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