Scientists track gut bugs in pakistani infants to unlock malnutrition mystery
NCT ID NCT05793294
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study follows 70 healthy infants from rural Pakistan over their first two years of life. Researchers will regularly test the babies' gut bacteria to see how it changes and whether it relates to their growth and nutrition. The goal is to understand why some children become malnourished even when they get enough food.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Khyber Medical University
Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 25110, Pakistan
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Tehsil Matta
Swāt, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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