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A free school lunch a day: could it fight malnutrition and boost grades?

NCT ID NCT07800208

Prevention Sponsor: University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore - Pakistan Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 02, 2026 · Last updated Sep 03, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Researchers in Lahore, Pakistan are testing whether providing a daily balanced school meal to children aged 6 to 11 can improve their nutritional status and academic performance. Over 12 weeks, some children will receive a meal covering about one-third of their daily energy needs during school, while others continue their usual diet. The study tracks changes in weight, body mass index, arm circumference, body composition, school attendance, and exam scores. It also looks at whether better nutrition is linked to better learning.

What this could mean

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Active substance
A daily school meal providing about one-third of daily energy needs for 12 weeks
What this could lead to
If it works, this could support wider school meal programs to fight child malnutrition and boost learning.
What could go wrong
This is a 12-week study in a few schools, so results may not apply broadly. Meal quality and attendance could vary.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 496 people

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Expected to start

Sep 2026

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Expected to finish

Nov 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

6 to 11 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Children aged 6-11 years (Grades 1-5). * Children enrolled in the selected government primary schools. * Children present on the day of data collection. * Parental or guardian consent obtained. Exclusion Criteria: * Children with chronic illness affecting growth. * Students absent during data collection. * Refusal of consent by parents or guardians.

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Conditions

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Child Nutrition Disorders nutritional deficiency disease

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Malnutrition in children

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  • University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore

    Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan

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