Health Condition 1: E440- Moderate protein-calorie malnutrition
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Dr Nahar Pritesh Premchand
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.Children of age group 2-6 years of either gender who fulfills the diagnostic criteria 2.Children fulfilling IAP classification of malnutrition (Grade I and II) 3.Children fulfilling either 2 to 3 features of Karshya. 4.Parents willing to participate their kid and ready to sign assent/consent form.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.Children suffering from chronic systemic illness, genetic syndromes, hereditary diseases, congenital anomalies, and malignancy 2.Children mal-absorption syndrome or metabolic error 3.Children with malnutrition belonging to Grade III and grade IV
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Improvements in graded clinical features of Karshya and anthropometry parameters. Like height, weight, mid arm circumference, BMI, chest circumference, skin fold thickness at 0th ,30th, 60th and 90th day. WHO Z score on weight for height at 0th 90th and 120th day.Timepoint: 120 days | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Changes and improvements in Complete Blood Count, S. Protein, S. Albumin, S. Lipids, AG Ratio, BUN and Urine at 0th and 90th day.Timepoint: 90 days | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Nahar Pritesh Premchand
Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Institute of Ayurveda and Hospital, Bangaluru
Outcome results
None listed