New scoring system aims to cut child deaths from malnutrition in chad
NCT ID NCT06123390
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a simple scoring system called RISQ to help healthcare workers quickly identify which severely malnourished children are most at risk of dying. Over 14,600 children aged 6 to 59 months in Chad took part. The goal was to see if using the RISQ system could lower death rates and improve care.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Responses to Illness Severity Quantification (RISQ) system (a decision-support tool for healthcare workers)
What this could lead to
If successful, this system could help clinics identify the sickest children earlier and reduce deaths from severe malnutrition.
What could go wrong
This is a completed implementation study, not a drug trial. The system's effect may depend on local training and resources, and results may not apply to other settings.
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Locations
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Ngouri
Ngouri, Chad