Kenya tests smartphone tool to beat child wasting crisis

NCT ID NCT06441305

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 16, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study looks at whether training local health workers to screen children for severe wasting and remind caregivers to measure their child's arm can get more kids the treatment they need. About 1,600 children in Turkana, Kenya, will take part. The goal is to see if this simple community approach can save lives by catching and treating wasting early.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Cachexia Child Nutrition Disorders nutritional deficiency disease protein-energy malnutrition Severe Acute Malnutrition

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Turkana South and Turkana East and Aroo

    RECRUITING

    Lodwar, Kenya

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