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A tiny fish may pack a big punch against childhood malnutrition

NCT ID NCT07794085

Prevention Sponsor: Centre for Food and Nutrition Research, Yaounde Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 31, 2026 · Last updated Sep 01, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether adding a daily ration of small fish powder to the diets of infants aged 6 to 7 months improves their growth. Researchers in northern Cameroon will give 240 infants either the fish powder or a millet flour control for six months. The main goal is to see if more children reach a healthy height for their age. The study also tracks weight, arm circumference, and how often the children get sick.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
small fish powder
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to improve growth and prevent malnutrition in infants in food-insecure regions.
What could go wrong
The trial is small and early, and results may not apply to other settings. The powder's effect depends on families consistently adding it to meals.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

240 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jul 2024

Finished

Feb 2025

Lead sponsor

A government agency

The lead sponsor is a government body.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

6 to 7 months

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Infants aged 6-7 months. * Families residing in the study area with no plans to relocate during the study period. * Absence of severe illness at enrollment. Exclusion Criteria: * Severe anemia. * Severe acute malnutrition. * Clinically defined illness such as dehydration, severe diarrhea, or respiratory disease.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Child Nutrition Disorders Infant Nutrition Disorders nutritional deficiency disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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Child malnutrition

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Garoua 1 Health District

    Garoua, Cameroon

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