Eggs, fish, and TLC: new study tests simple recipe for smarter kids
NCT ID NCT07490899
First seen Mar 31, 2026 · Last updated Jun 24, 2026 · Updated 14 times
Summary
This study in Liberia will test whether giving young children eggs and dried fish, along with teaching parents how to be more responsive and playful, can improve their thinking, language, movement, and emotional skills. About 2,240 children aged 6-30 months and their caregivers will take part. The goal is to see if combining good food with loving interaction works better than either approach alone.
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Plan International
Kakata, Liberia
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Plan International
Sanniquellie, Liberia
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Tubmanburg, Liberia
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Voinjama, Liberia
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What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
eggs and dried fish (food provision) plus responsive stimulation (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that a simple, low-cost package of better nutrition and parenting support can significantly boost young children's cognitive, language, and motor skills in low-resource settings.
What could go wrong
This is a large Phase 3 trial, but results may vary by community and adherence. The interventions are not a cure—they aim to improve development, not eliminate all delays. Allergies to eggs or fish are a known risk for some children.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.