Local women lead fight against child malnutrition in pakistan
NCT ID NCT05473312
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study aims to help moderately malnourished children aged 7-23 months in Punjab, Pakistan grow healthy by teaching mothers better feeding, hygiene, and care practices. About 350 mother-child pairs will take part in a program where women support each other using local solutions. The goal is to improve child weight and long-term health.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 350 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Sep 2022
- Expected to finish
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Jun 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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- Ages
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7 to 9 months
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Households with a moderately malnourished child (Index child) 7-9 month of age and both parents consenting using thumbprint or written signature (one dyad/household). Exclusion Criteria: * Any disability that precludes providing informed consent, transient, \< 18 yrs (legal consent age).
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Aga Khan University Reseach Office
Rahim Yar Khan, Pakistan
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