Local foods may help kids with sickle cell disease avoid malnutrition

NCT ID NCT06397118

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether teaching mothers about nutritious local foods can prevent malnutrition in children with sickle cell disease (SCD) in northern Nigeria. 146 children aged 6 to 18 months with SCD took part. Community health workers gave mothers special nutrition advice, and researchers checked the children's weight, diet, and vitamin A levels. The goal is to find better ways to help children with SCD grow and stay healthy.

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  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center

    Nashville, Tennessee, 37203, United States

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