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New study to uncover how diet shapes child growth in remote farming communities

NCT ID NCT06018636

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Khyber Medical University Peshawar Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study follows 832 children from remote farming communities in Pakistan to see how their diet and nutrition affect their growth and development up to age 5. Researchers will measure body mass index, head circumference, and developmental skills using questionnaires. The goal is to understand which factors—like food security, parental background, and childhood trauma—are linked to healthy growth.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this research could identify key nutritional factors that support healthy growth and development in young children from rural communities.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will not test any intervention, so it cannot directly improve health outcomes. Results may not apply to other populations.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 832 people

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Started

Jun 2023

Expected to finish

Sep 2028

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

The target population (infants and young children) residing either in rural, agro-pastoral communities or urban clusters will be recruited from the respective communities. A list of potential participants will be obtained from Extended Program on Immunization (EPI) data of available with local health facilities (Basic Health Unit).

Ages

1 day to 24 months

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Households living in the area from the last two 2 years. * Households having infants or young children ≤ years. * Households planning to reside in the same area for the next 1 year. Exclusion Criteria: * Children with any co-existent systemic diseases, confirmed from medical records. * Children on continuous medications for any medical issue. * Physically or mentally handicapped children

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Cachexia developmental disability hereditary endocrine growth disease Malnutrition nutritional disorder Obesity obesity disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Child development Development GROWTH Nutrition Obesity Stunting Wasting

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Dr. Muhammad Shahzad

    RECRUITING

    Swat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 19040, Pakistan

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