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
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
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.
Disclaimer
Read more
Show less
This is a summary of
the original study
.
Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for ANEMIA are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Show contact details
Enter your email to view the contact information for this study.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Locations
-
Hirabai Cowasji Jehangir Medical Research Institute
Pune, Maharashtra, 411001, India