Child malnutrition

Severe acute malnutrition affects millions of children worldwide and often leads to death after hospital discharge. This phase 3 trial tests whether giving a combination of antibiotics (rifampicin, azithromycin, isoniazid, and vitamin B6) for several weeks can lower the risk of d…

This trial tests whether a microbiota-directed food (MDF) can enhance immunity in severely malnourished children better than standard zinc with micronutrient powder and khichuri. Children aged 6-36 months who have recovered from acute infection will receive either MDF or the stan…

This study tested whether trained community health workers visiting pregnant women at home could improve health for both mothers and children in a rural area of South Africa. The program focused on supporting women with HIV, depression, or alcohol use, and on improving child grow…

This trial tests whether adding a daily ration of small fish powder to the diets of infants aged 6 to 7 months improves their growth. Researchers in northern Cameroon will give 240 infants either the fish powder or a millet flour control for six months. The main goal is to see if…

Researchers are testing whether compounds from ultra-processed foods, like additives and advanced glycation end-products (AGEs), can be found in breast milk. They will measure AGE levels in milk samples from 300 healthy nursing mothers and track their diets with a 7-day food diar…