New trial aims to cut deaths in severely malnourished kids

NCT ID NCT05994742

First seen Nov 18, 2025 · Last updated Jun 13, 2026 · Updated 27 times

Summary

This study tests whether giving an extra antimicrobial treatment to children recovering from complicated severe acute malnutrition can lower their risk of death or hospital readmission. About 674 children aged 6-59 months will be followed for 24 weeks after starting the treatment. The goal is to address both medical and social challenges these children face after leaving the hospital.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Chitungwiza Central Hospital

    Harare, Zimbabwe

  • Coast General

    Mombasa, Kenya

  • Homa Bay

    Homa Bay, Kenya

  • Matero Hospital

    Lusaka, Zambia

  • Mbagathi Hospital

    Mbagathi, Kenya

  • Migori Referral Hospital

    Migori, Kenya

  • Parirenyatwa Hospital

    Harare, Zimbabwe

  • Sally Mugabe Hospital

    Harare, Zimbabwe

  • UTH - University Teaching Hospital

    Lusaka, Zambia

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