Improving treatment for severe acute malnutrition in Ethiopia

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

The R-SWITCH intervention aims to enhance the treatment coverage for severe acute malnutrition (SAM) in Ethiopia by utilizing community groups to implement a comprehensive approach that includes prevention, screening, referral, and treatment. This program focuses on behavior change communication regarding child nutrition and health, active and passive screening methods, and follow-up for children enrolled in outpatient treatment programs. The study will assess the impact of this intervention on treatment coverage, identify barriers to implementation, and evaluate its cost-effectiveness.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Child 6-59 months of age
* Suffering from SAM (defined as MUAC \< 115mm or presence of bilateral pitting edema or Weight-for-Length Z-score \<-3) OR currently enrolled in SAM OTP

Exclusion Criteria:

\- Anthropometric malformation or being handicapped which hampers anthropometric measurements.

Where it's running

• Kersa and Jeldessa woredas
  Jimma, Ethiopia Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Lieven Huybregts, PhD — International Food Policy Research Institute
• Study coordinator: Lieven Huybregts, PhD
• Email: l.huybregts@cgiar.org
• Phone: 202 862-6481

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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.