Health Condition 1: E440- Moderate protein-calorie malnutrition
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Paushtika biscuit: 1) Godhum (Tritucum turgidumvarm Irabile) Dry Seed 30%
2) Mudga (Vigna radiata) Dry Seed 30%
3) Amalaki (Emblica officinalis Gaertn) Dried Fruit 1 Part
4) Madhuyashti
Sponsors
IPGT and RA Jamnagar
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Individual from the age of 2-10 years of either sex with poor growth. 2. Individuals having ‘weight for age’ less then -2SD (3rd percentile) in WHO child growth standard 2006. 3. Individuals with symptoms of Karshya viz. Sphika Grivodara Shushkata, Damani Jaldarshana, Sthula parva. Note:-Children with the evidence of helminthiasis, GI tract diseases will be included after clearing the same.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Children below 2 years and above 10 years. 2. Children having systemic disorders, congenital anomalies, neurological disorders, Endocrine disorders and anatomical defects etc. Children having ‘weight for age’ more than -2SD (3rd percentile) in WHO child growth standard 2006.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| It is expected that the trial drug will increase the anthropometrical parameters of growth so that it will become possible to manage undernutritionTimepoint: 3 month | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The drug will improve the quality of life in the children of pre-school and school age group so that it will increase their general health.Timepoint: 3 month | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactPROFESSOR K S PATEL
IPGT and RA JAMNAGAR
Outcome results
None listed