Could fewer calories save more starving kids?

NCT ID NCT06846749

First seen May 01, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests whether giving severely malnourished children fewer calories in the first stage of hospital treatment is safe and helps them survive. About 135 children aged 6 months to 5 years will receive either a standard or a lower-calorie feed. Researchers will monitor for low blood sugar and other complications to find the best way to start recovery.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • International Centre for Diarrheal Disease Research

    Dhaka, Bangladesh

  • Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital

    Blantyre, Malawi

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