Can a new formula save more children from severe malnutrition?
NCT ID NCT07752628
First seen Aug 07, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026
Summary
This trial tests whether an enhanced therapeutic formula, F-60, is as safe as the current standard F-75 for children hospitalized with severe acute malnutrition. The study will compare safety and early recovery outcomes in 320 children aged 6 to 59 months. If F-60 is safe and effective, it could improve survival and reduce complications in this vulnerable group.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- F-60 milk feed, an enhanced nutrient-fortified therapeutic formula
- What this could lead to
- If F-60 proves safe and effective, it could offer a better stabilization formula for severely malnourished children, potentially reducing complications and deaths in low-resource settings.
- What could go wrong
- This is a safety trial, so it may not show clear benefits. The formula might not be as effective as hoped, and there are risks like refeeding syndrome and other complications in these fragile children.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Icddr,B
Dhaka, 1212, Bangladesh
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