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Colombia stunting study seeks answers for undernourished kids

NCT ID NCT06709001

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Abbott Nutrition Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This completed study observed 206 children aged 1 to 5 in low-income communities in Colombia to assess malnutrition risk. Researchers measured height, weight, and diet, and also interviewed caregivers and health workers to understand local challenges. The goal is to gather information that could help fight stunting in vulnerable populations.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help identify key factors and community insights to design better nutrition programs for stunting in under-resourced areas.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly improve health. Results may not apply to other regions or populations.

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Study facts

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Participants

206 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Dec 2024

Finished

Jul 2025

Lead sponsor

A company

The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Between 2-4 under-resourced communities within Colombia

Ages

1 year to 5 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Quantitative Inclusion Criteria: * Children aged 1-5 years * Children's legal guardian agrees to participate in the study * Full term pregnancy * Residence in study area attending Children International (NGO) centers Quantitative Exclusion Criteria: * Children who have current medical conditions requiring hospitalization: gastrointestinal tract infections or inflammatory bowel disease; active tuberculosis; acute hepatitis B or C; human immunodeficiency virus OR malignancy; cystic fibrosis; immunodeficiency syndromes, congenital abnormalities of the respiratory tract, such as lung and respiratory cilia; an unsuspected foreign body in the respiratory tract; asthma; and known metabolic disorders, renal impairment, or rheumatic diseases and diabetes, * Congenital condition * Children with disabilities such as cerebral palsy, autism spectrum disorder, neurodegenerative disorders * Children with chronic or acute infections e.g. HIV, malaria * Children who are taking medications or other agents that could potentially affect body weight, including diuretics, appetite stimulants, steroids, and growth hormones. * Children already enrolled in a nutrition program/intervention that includes a supplement Qualitative Inclusion Criteria: * NGO staff taking part in nutrition screenings * Caregivers taking part in nutrition screenings as part of this study * Community health workers (CHW) working with pediatric malnutrition risk * Public health professionals (PHP) working with pediatric malnutrition risk * Agrees to participate in focus group/survey Qualitative Exclusion Criteria: * Not involved in the implementation of the study * Not involved in working with pediatric malnutrition risk * Declines participation in focus group/survey

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Malnutrition nutritional deficiency disease

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Malnutrition

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Children International

    Kansas City, Missouri, 64121, United States

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