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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Locations
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Turkana South and Turkana East and Aroo
RECRUITINGLodwar, Kenya
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