Hidden gut parasites could be making malnourished kids sicker
NCT ID NCT07496801
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
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 by affecting nutrient absorption and growth. Results could help design better prevention and treatment programs for vulnerable children.
What this could mean
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- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could highlight key parasites that worsen childhood malnutrition, guiding future treatments and public health strategies.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will not directly improve health and may not find clear links due to many other factors causing malnutrition.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 116 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Apr 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
Malnourished children identified based on anthropometric measurements according to the growth standards of the World Health Organization. Height-for-Age, Weight-for-Age and Weight-for-Height were \<-2 standard deviation (SD) were classified as stunted, wasted, and underweight, respectively.
- Ages
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2 to 15 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Children aged 2-15 years of both sexes. * Children whose parents provide informed written consent. * Malnourished children identified based on anthropometric measurements according to the growth standards of the World Health Organization. Height-for-Age, Weight-for-Age and Weight-for-Height were \<-2 standard deviation (SD) were classified as stunted, wasted, and underweight, respectively. * Apparently healthy control children of similar age groups Exclusion Criteria: * • Children with chronic systemic diseases (e.g., chronic renal, hepatic, cardiac, or endocrine disorders). * Children with known genetic or congenital disorders affecting growth. * Children who received micronutrient supplementation (omega 3, zinc, vitamin D) within the last 3 months. * Children who received antiparasitic treatment within the last 3 months.
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