Can monthly arm measurements save kids from malnutrition?
NCT ID NCT07584395
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study in Guinea-Bissau will see if monthly growth checks by local health workers can reduce severe malnutrition in children aged 6 months to 5 years. About 400 children from two villages will take part. The study also compares three ways to measure arm size to find the easiest and most reliable method.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Regular Growth Monitoring (RGM) by Community Health Agents
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that simple monthly growth checks by local health workers help reduce malnutrition in young children.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study in just two villages, so results may not apply broadly. It tests feasibility, not proven effectiveness.
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Two villages in rural Guinea-Bissau
Bissau, Bissau Region, 1000, Guinea-Bissau
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