Health Condition 1: E440- Moderate protein-calorie malnutrition
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: 15 gram Nutritional supplement with 150 ml of milk for 90 days: 15 gram Nutritional supplement with 150 ml of milk in the morning for 90 days
Control Intervention1: 150 ml of milk for 9
Sponsors
Netsurf Communication Pvt Ltd.
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: The subjects should follow following inclusion criteria to participate in the study- 1. Children in between 2 -6 years of either sex. 2. Guardian/ parent is willing to provide consent and follow the schedule of the study. 3. Patient evaluated with Grade acute mild to moderate stage of Malnutrition 4. Patients with PEM
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: The subjects should not present any of the following exclusion criteria- 1. Children who have Systemic diseases like Tuberculosis, Diabetes, any other grave infectious illness requiring active management. 2. PEM due to Gross congenital problems, Malignancies, Mal-absorption syndrome or inborn errors of metabolism will be excluded. 3. Children evaluated with other grades of PEM, i.e. normal, grade 3. 4. and severe acute malnutrition
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary objectives of the study will be to evaluate- •Growth- Change in weight and height (WHO z-score) •Improvement-Change in mid arm circumferenceTimepoint: Screening Visit (up to -7 days) to Visit 3 (Day 90 ± 5 days) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The secondary objectives of the study will be to evaluate- • No. of days required to recover from episode of infection • Eating Behavior Questionnaire (CEBQ) • Emotional Quotient Questionnaire (EQQ) • Assessment of Overall Improvement by parent & investigator Timepoint: Screening Visit (up to -7 days) to Visit 3 (Day 90 ± 5 days) | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Mangesh Shende
Netsurf Communication Pvt Ltd.
Outcome results
None listed