Can less food and fewer visits still cure malnutrition? kenya study aims to find out.
NCT ID NCT07420062
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether giving less therapeutic food and requiring fewer clinic visits can still effectively treat severe acute malnutrition in children aged 6-59 months in Kenya. About 2,274 children will take part across 45 health facilities. The goal is to find a treatment approach that works well, costs less, and is easier for families to follow.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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West Pokot, Wajir, and Samburu counties
Kitale, West Pokot County, Kenya
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