New Super-Food could help malnourished kids recover faster and smarter
NCT ID NCT07345884
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a new, energy-rich therapeutic food for children aged 6 to 59 months with severe acute malnutrition. Researchers want to see if it helps kids recover physically and improves their brain development compared to the standard food. About 125 children in Pakistan will take the food for up to 12 weeks and be checked weekly.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Lipid-Optimized Ready to Use Therapeutic Food (LO-RUTF)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this new food could help more children recover from severe malnutrition and support better brain development.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small early pilot trial with only 125 children, so results may not apply broadly. The new food may not work better than the standard version.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Aga Khan University
Karachi, Pakistan
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