Local foods may help kids with sickle cell disease avoid malnutrition
NCT ID NCT06397118
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether teaching mothers about nutritious local foods can prevent malnutrition in children with sickle cell disease (SCD) in northern Nigeria. 146 children aged 6 to 18 months with SCD took part. Community health workers gave mothers special nutrition advice, and researchers checked the children's weight, diet, and vitamin A levels. The goal is to find better ways to help children with SCD grow and stay healthy.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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146 people
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- Started
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Nov 2024
- Finished
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Mar 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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- Ages
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6 to 18 months
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * laboratory confirmed SCD (HbSS, HbSβ0 thalassemia, or HbSC) * aged 6 to 18 months. Exclusion Criteria: * severe acute malnutrition (weight-for-length z-score \<-3 or mid-upper arm circumference \<11.5 cm) * diagnosis of HIV or other chronic illnesses
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Locations
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee, 37203, United States
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