Could a simple packaging change help more children get the nutrients they need?
NCT ID NCT07129109
First seen Jul 10, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether giving caregivers a weekly bulk container (7-day supply) versus daily single-use sachets (1-day supply) of a nutrient supplement improves how much children actually consume. About 500 caregivers of children aged 6-24 months in northern Ghana will try both packaging types for one month each. Researchers will measure adherence and ease of use to guide future nutrition programs.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- small-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplements (SQ-LNS)
- What this could lead to
- If one packaging format works better, it could make it easier for caregivers to give children the full dose, helping reduce malnutrition more effectively in low-resource settings.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small implementation study focused on packaging, not a test of the supplement itself. Results may not apply to other regions or programs.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Sixteen health facilities in the Northern Region of Ghana (exact sites TBD)
Tamale, Ghana
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