The study aims to evaluate how acceptable Moringa oleifera (commonly known as Shigru) is when used in a nutritious bar form, along with its powder (churna), for helping treat childhood malnutrition (specifically Grade I and II malnutrition).

To assess the acceptability of shigru (Moringa oleifera Lam.) in the nutritious bar dosage form along with shigru (Moringa oleifera Lam.) churna and nutritional rehabilitation in the management of childhood Karshya (Grade ? & ? malnutrition) - An Open Label Double Arm Randomized Clinical Trial - Nil

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2025/01/079563

Enrollment

Registered

2025-01-27

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-02-03

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: E441- Mild protein-calorie malnutrition

Interventions

None listed

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1 Age group 5-10 years of either sex, irrespective of cast religion or socioeconomic status. 2 Weight of child less than expected as per the agei.e., grade 1 (71-80%) and grade 2 (61-70%) according to IAP classification of malnutrition. 3 Absence of edema. 4 Parents giving consent to participate in the study.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Children having celiac disease, malabsorption syndrome, metabolic error, chromosomal disease. 2. Children suffering from any chronic illness, hereditary diseases and malignancies. 3. According to IAP classification more than 80 % (normal) and less than 61 % (nutritional grade III – IV ) were excluded. 4. Patient taking antiepileptic drugs or steroids. 5. Children having presence of edema was excluded even if the weight of them is 60-80% (Kwashiorkor patients). 6. Children with neurobehavioral disorders like ADHD, autism etc. 7. Patient/Parents not willing to participate in the study.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Reduction in malnutrition and anthropometric deficits after the administration of Shigru (Moringa oleifera lam.) Bar along with nutritional rehabilitation. Timepoint: 0day, 15thday, 30thday, 45th day, 60th day, 120th day	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
To assess the significance of nutritional rehabilitation in children with malnutritionTimepoint: 0 day ,15th day, 30th day,45th day, 60th day, 120thday • 70 % expected improvement in their nutritional status.	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Km Arifa Khan

All India Institute of Ayurveda

vedvyas61@gmail.com9907513436

Outcome results