Examining intestinal parasitic infections in malnourished children under five in Sohag, Egypt

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 aims to estimate the prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections (IPIs) among malnourished children under five years old in Sohag, Egypt. It involves collecting stool samples from 100 children exhibiting symptoms of malnutrition, such as growth retardation and lethargy. The samples will be analyzed both macroscopically and microscopically to identify any parasitic infections that may be contributing to their malnutrition. Additionally, anthropometric measurements will be taken to assess the nutritional status of the participants.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

\- 100 children aged between 6 months and 5 years, having malnutrition symptoms (growth retardation, failure to thrive, lethargy, generalized weakness, xerophthalmia, etc.) will be randomly recruited from pediatric outpatient clinics, Faculty of medicine, Sohag University.

Exclusion Criteria:

* children who took specific anthelmintic, antiprotozoal, purgatives or anti-diarrheal drugs three weeks before the stool sampling.

Where it's running

• Esraa Ahmed Mahmoud Mohamed
  Sohag, Saqulta, Egypt Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Esaa Ahmed Mahmoud Mohamed, Demonstrator
• Email: Esraa.Ahmed2015@med.sohag.edu.eg
• Phone: 01158256025

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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.