Could a 12-Day cooking class beat malnutrition? bangladesh trial aims to find out
NCT ID NCT07591064
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a 12-day nutrition education program, called Positive Deviance/Hearth (PDH), can help children aged 6-59 months recover from moderate acute malnutrition. Caregivers learn to prepare nutrient-dense meals using local ingredients, with follow-up support. The trial will compare recovery rates and relapse in 400 children receiving PDH versus standard care in Bangladesh.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Positive Deviance/Hearth (PDH) behavioral nutrition program
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a low-cost, sustainable way to treat malnutrition in children using local foods, reducing reliance on specialized supplements.
- What could go wrong
- This is a relatively small trial (400 children) in one region of Bangladesh, so results may not apply elsewhere. The program depends on caregiver participation and local food availability, which could limit effectiveness.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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World Vision Bangladesh
Purbadhala, Mymensingh, Bangladesh
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