Home screening for malnutrition recovery in children
Efficacy and Safety of Family Mid-upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) After Recovery From Severe and Moderate Acute Malnutrition
This study is testing whether caregivers can do simple home screenings for malnutrition in children after recovery to see if it works better than regular follow-up visits at health facilities.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 3600 (estimated) |
| Ages | 6 Months to 59 Months |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Action Against Hunger USA Academic / other |
| Locations | 3 sites (Sekota, Amhara and 2 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06038071 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This research project aims to improve the management of acute malnutrition in children by testing two simplified approaches for follow-up care after recovery from severe and moderate acute malnutrition. The Family MUAC follow-up study will evaluate the effectiveness of caregivers conducting home-based MUAC screenings as a self-referral method compared to traditional health facility-led strategies and standard community follow-up visits. By simplifying the follow-up process, the study seeks to enhance program coverage and accessibility for malnourished children.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are children aged 6-59 months who have recovered from severe or moderate acute malnutrition.
Not a fit: Patients whose caregivers are not planning to remain in the local area for the next six months may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly increase the early detection and management of malnutrition in children, leading to better health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in community-based management of acute malnutrition, but this specific approach of caregiver-led MUAC screening is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * children 6-59 months of old who recovered from SAM or MAM following treatment in either the MODAM-SAM or MODAM-MAM trials Exclusion Criteria: * caregiver not planning on remaining in the local area for the subsequent 6 months
Where this trial is running
Sekota, Amhara and 2 other locations
- Sekota — Sekota, Amhara, Ethiopia (Not_yet_recruiting)
- Teltele — Teltelē, Oromiya, Ethiopia (Recruiting)
- Gode — Gode, Somali, Ethiopia (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Heather C Stobaugh — Action Against Hunger USA
- Study coordinator: Indi Trehan
- Email: itrehan@uw.edu
- Phone: +12067696068
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.