Examining how diet and nutrition affect growth and development in young children

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study investigates the relationship between nutrition and the growth and development of children in remote agro-pastoral communities in District Swat, Pakistan. It aims to assess dietary intake patterns and nutritional status among infants and young children aged two years or younger, comparing them with a matched group from urban areas. The study will follow 416 children from rural communities and 416 from urban settings over five years, collecting data on socio-economic status, food security, feeding practices, and anthropometric measurements at regular intervals.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Households living in the area from the last two 2 years.
* Households having infants or young children ≤ years.
* Households planning to reside in the same area for the next 1 year.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Children with any co-existent systemic diseases, confirmed from medical records.
* Children on continuous medications for any medical issue.
* Physically or mentally handicapped children

Where it's running

• Dr. Muhammad Shahzad
  Swat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Muhammad Shahzad, PhD — Khyber Medical University
• Study coordinator: Muhammad Shahzad, PhD
• Email: shahzad.ibms@kmu.edu.pk
• Phone: 00923459048796

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.