Protein-energy malnutrition
MONDO:0001371A nutritional deficit that is caused by inadequate protein or calorie intake.
Also known as: Protein energy malnutrition
43 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 34 tagged with Protein-energy malnutrition itself.
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Kwashiorkor 7 trials
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Marasmus 1 trial
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Can a pneumonia vaccine protect the most vulnerable children?
Vaccine Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a pneumococcal vaccine (Pneumosil) can produce a strong immune response in children aged 6-59 months who are hospitalised with severe acute malnutrition. Half the children will receive the pneumococcal vaccine, and the other half will receive a typhoid va…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Nick Fancourt • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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New Super-Food could help malnourished kids recover faster and smarter
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new, energy-rich therapeutic food for children aged 6 to 59 months with severe acute malnutrition. Researchers want to see if it helps kids recover physically and improves their brain development compared to the standard food. About 125 children in Pakistan wil…
Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Could more protein keep dialysis patients healthier?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether eating more protein can help people on dialysis avoid hospital stays. Dialysis removes nutrients like protein from the blood, and current guidelines are based on old research. The study will give some participants a high-protein diet or supplements and…
Sponsor: University of Nottingham • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Can less food and fewer visits still cure malnutrition? kenya study aims to find out.
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether giving less therapeutic food and requiring fewer clinic visits can still effectively treat severe acute malnutrition in children aged 6-59 months in Kenya. About 2,274 children will take part across 45 health facilities. The goal is to find a treatment ap…
Sponsor: International Food Policy Research Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC