Providing egg vouchers to mothers of young children in rural Honduras

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 study evaluates a program that offers 30-day egg vouchers to mothers of children aged 6 to 24 months in rural Intibucá, Honduras, aiming to combat malnutrition and stunting. The approach involves a community-cluster non-randomized trial to assess the effectiveness of this intervention compared to standard care. By providing access to nutritious eggs, the study seeks to improve dietary intake and overall health outcomes for young children in the region.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Healthy children ages 6 to 24 months at the time the study begins
* No cerebral palsy, birth defect or condition that may affect their growth or development.
* Children living in the department of Intibucá, Honduras

Exclusion Criteria:

* Children from families that are considering leaving the region within the next 12 months
* Known egg allergy

Where it's running

• Clinica medica Roy and Melaney Sanders
  Concepción, Intibucá Department, Honduras Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Ana Palacios, MD, PhD — Indiana University, Bloomington
• Study coordinator: Ana Palacios, MD, PhD
• Email: anapalac@iu.edu
• Phone: 4193244643

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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.