1,300 teens tracked to break cycle of malnutrition

NCT ID NCT05603793

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study follows 1,304 healthy Indian adolescents aged 8–10 over time to see how their growth, bone health, and muscle development are linked to their parents' nutrition. Researchers aim to understand why malnutrition persists across generations and identify windows of opportunity to improve health. No treatments are tested; the goal is to gather knowledge for future public health strategies.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could identify key factors that influence healthy growth in adolescents, helping design better nutrition and health programs for future generations.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will not directly improve health for participants, and results may take years to translate into public health policies.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hirabai Cowasji Jehangir Medical Research Institute

    Pune, Maharashtra, 411001, India

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