Assessing malnutrition risk in young children in Colombia
CROSS: Colombia's Potential Realized: an Observational Study for Stunting
This study looks at the risk of malnutrition in young children aged 1 to 5 living in low-resource areas of Colombia to understand what factors contribute to their health challenges.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Ages | 1 Year to 5 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Abbott Nutrition Industry-sponsored |
| Locations | 1 site (Kansas City, Missouri) |
| Trial ID | NCT06709001 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to evaluate the risk of malnutrition among children aged 1 to 5 years living in under-resourced communities in Colombia. It will involve collecting quantitative data on malnutrition risk factors and characteristics, as well as qualitative insights from caregivers, community health workers, public health professionals, and non-profit organizations. The study will take place in collaboration with Children International, focusing on children attending their centers. The goal is to better understand the factors contributing to malnutrition in this vulnerable population.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are children aged 1 to 5 years living in under-resourced communities in Colombia whose legal guardians consent to participate.
Not a fit: Patients with current medical conditions requiring hospitalization or significant congenital or chronic health issues may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved strategies for preventing and addressing malnutrition in young children.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been various studies on malnutrition, this specific observational approach focusing on under-resourced communities is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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
Where this trial is running
Kansas City, Missouri
- Children International — Kansas City, Missouri, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Christina Becherer
- Email: cbecherer@children.org
- Phone: 207-592-4917
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.