Marasmus

MONDO:0006848

The lack of sufficient energy or protein to meet the body's metabolic demands, as a result of either an inadequate dietary intake of protein, intake of poor quality dietary protein, increased demands due to disease, or increased nutrient losses.

Also known as: nutritional marasmus

12 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 1 tagged with Marasmus itself.

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↑ Protein-energy malnutrition (34)

Including sub-types (12) Tagged with Marasmus (1)

Completed 1

Could a simple antibiotic boost recovery from severe malnutrition?

Disease control Completed

This trial tests whether giving oral antibiotics alongside a therapeutic food improves recovery in young children with severe acute malnutrition (kwashiorkor or marasmus). Children aged 6 months to 5 years who qualify for home-based feeding will receive either amoxicillin, cefdin…

Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control

Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC

Marasmus

Where it sits in the disease tree

Could a simple antibiotic boost recovery from severe malnutrition?