Health Condition 1: E46- Unspecified protein-calorie malnutrition
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Poshan Positive Nutripack: Poshan Crunch Chikki
Poshan Snack Khakra
Poshan Punch Ladoo
Poshan Goodness Sattu Milk
Control Intervention1: Not Applicable: Not Applicable
Sponsors
Bhavyata Foundation
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: WHZ less than or equal to -2 MUAC bipedal edema
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Children currently involved in another research trial or feeding program Neurodevelopmental issues, congenital anomalies Unstable severe malnutrition (SAM) requiring Hospitalization (WHZ score Requiring admission to hospital in the opinion of clinician Parents or caretaker not giving consent or ready to follow study instructions Serious medical conditions which poses risk to the subjectâ??s life History of allergy to key ingredients of the nutrition supplement Other systemic disease affecting growth
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1.Mid-upper-arm circumference: MUAC â?¥ 12.5 2.Change from baseline for weight-for-height z score: WHZ â?¥-2Timepoint: At baseline , 4 weeks and 8 weeks | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Improvement in percentile of weight, height and head circumference. Rate of weight gain Rate of gain in MUAC Rate of gain in length Absence of symmetrical edema Change from baseline in the hemoglobin value Adverse symptoms: stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhoea, rash or feverTimepoint: At baseline , 4 weeks and 12 weeks | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Sandeep Garg
Bhaktivedanta Hospital and Research Institute
Outcome results
None listed