Smart supplement strategy could save babies in ethiopia
NCT ID NCT06125860
First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 33 times
Summary
This study in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, tests whether giving protein supplements only to pregnant women who are undernourished can prevent problems like low birth weight and stillbirth. Over 6,700 pregnant women are randomly assigned to receive supplements either universally or only if they are underweight. Researchers will compare which strategy works best and is most cost-effective.
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Locations
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Addis Continental Institute of Public Health (ACIPH)
Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Box 26751/1000, Ethiopia
What this could mean
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Active substance
balanced energy and protein (BEP) dietary supplement
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that targeting supplements to undernourished pregnant women is just as effective as giving them to everyone, saving resources and preventing complications like low birth weight.
What could go wrong
This is an effectiveness study, not a drug trial, so the supplement is already known to be safe. However, the results may not apply to other populations or settings, and the targeting strategies might not improve outcomes as hoped.
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