Examining intestinal parasitic infections in malnourished children under five in Sohag, Egypt
Prevalence of Intestinal Parasitic Infections in Under-Five Children With Malnutrition in Sohag, Egypt
This study is trying to find out how common intestinal infections are in malnourished children under five in Sohag, Egypt, by looking at their stool samples and measuring their growth.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 6 Months to 5 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Sohag University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Sohag, Saqulta) |
| Trial ID | NCT06716060 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are children aged 6 months to 5 years who exhibit symptoms of malnutrition.
Not a fit: Patients who have received specific anthelmintic, antiprotozoal, purgatives, or anti-diarrheal medications within three weeks prior to stool sampling may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved understanding and management of malnutrition in children by addressing underlying parasitic infections.
How similar studies have performed: While similar studies have been conducted, this specific focus on the interplay between intestinal parasitic infections and malnutrition in young children is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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 this trial is running
Sohag, Saqulta
- 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
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.