Could a milk nutrient boost brains and save lives in malnourished kids?

NCT ID NCT06869850

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 09, 2026 · Updated 27 times

Summary

This study tests whether adding milk fat globule membrane (MFGM) to ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF) helps brain development and reduces death, hospitalization, or persistent malnutrition in 1,600 children aged 6-59 months with severe acute malnutrition in Sierra Leone. Children receive either MFGM-enriched or standard RUTF for up to 12 weeks, with regular health checks and developmental tests. The goal is to improve both survival and long-term cognitive outcomes.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Bandajuma

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    Bandajuma, Pujehun, Sierra Leone

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  • Bandasuma

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    Bandasuma, Pujehun, Sierra Leone

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  • Bendu Malen

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    Bendu Malen, Pujehun, Sierra Leone

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  • Gbondapi

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    Gbondapi, Pujehun, Sierra Leone

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  • Jendema

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    Jendema, Pujehun, Sierra Leone

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  • Potoru

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    Potoru, Pujehun, Sierra Leone

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  • Sahn Malen

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    Sahn Malen, Pujehun, Sierra Leone

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  • Static

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    Pujehun, Sierra Leone

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  • Taninahun

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    Taninahun, Pujehun, Sierra Leone

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  • Zimmi

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    Zimmi, Pujehun, Sierra Leone

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