Local recipes could help fight child malnutrition in niger
NCT ID NCT07506213
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether specially formulated foods made from locally available ingredients are acceptable to children with moderate acute malnutrition in Niger. Researchers developed 6 recipes meeting nutritional standards and evaluated them in 30 children aged 6-24 months. The goal was to see if children would eat enough of the food at home, which could lead to a sustainable treatment option.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Locally available, specially formulated foods with micronutrient powder
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a practical, low-cost way to treat moderate acute malnutrition using local ingredients, reducing reliance on imported supplements.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage feasibility study with only 30 children. It tests acceptability, not effectiveness, so it may not lead to a proven treatment.
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Madarounfa, Maradi Region, Niger
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