New hope for severely malnourished kids: drug trial aims to cut deaths after hospital discharge
NCT ID NCT05994742
First seen Nov 18, 2025 · Last updated Apr 22, 2026 · Updated 21 times
Summary
This study tests whether giving an extra antimicrobial medicine to children recovering from complicated severe acute malnutrition can prevent death, hospital readmission, or poor nutritional recovery. About 674 children aged 6-59 months will be enrolled. The goal is to reduce the high risk of infections and improve long-term outcomes after they leave the hospital.
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Locations
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Chitungwiza Central Hospital
Harare, Zimbabwe
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Coast General
Mombasa, Kenya
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Homa Bay
Homa Bay, Kenya
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Matero Hospital
Lusaka, Zambia
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Mbagathi Hospital
Mbagathi, Kenya
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Migori Referral Hospital
Migori, Kenya
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Parirenyatwa Hospital
Harare, Zimbabwe
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Sally Mugabe Hospital
Harare, Zimbabwe
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UTH - University Teaching Hospital
Lusaka, Zambia
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