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This trial tests whether adding a twice-daily nutritional drink to standard care helps adults aged 55 and older regain weight and muscle strength after being hospitalized for an acute illness. Participants are at risk of malnutrition and have low grip strength. Half receive the d…

This study tests whether giving caregivers a weekly bulk container (7-day supply) versus daily single-use sachets (1-day supply) of a nutrient supplement improves how much children actually consume. About 500 caregivers of children aged 6-24 months in northern Ghana will try both…

Anemia often goes unnoticed because diagnosis requires a blood draw. This study tests whether a wrist-worn smartwatch can identify people likely to have anemia by tracking blood flow, heart rate, oxygen, and movement. About 400 adults, with and without anemia, will wear the watch…

This study tests whether a non-invasive device that uses light to measure hemoglobin through the skin can accurately detect anemia. Researchers will compare its readings with standard blood tests in 150 adults in Jakarta. If the device proves reliable, it could offer a quick, pai…

This study in Assiut, Egypt, will check 116 children aged 2-15 for intestinal parasites to see if these infections are more common in malnourished kids compared to healthy ones. The goal is to understand how parasites like Giardia and hookworms might cause or worsen malnutrition …