Health Condition 1: E43- Unspecified severe protein-caloriemalnutrition
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Nil: Nil
Control Intervention1: Control group: Nil
Sponsors
Nil
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Severe acute malnutrition with no other chronic illness
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Congenital or chronic illness or on medications affecting thyroid function or protein metabolism Severe acute infections that require immediate medical intervention
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Comparison of FT3, FT4, and TSH levels between children with SAM and healthy controls.Timepoint: At enrollment | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Comparison of total protein and serum albumin levels between children with SAM and healthy controls.Timepoint: At enrolment;Assessment of the correlation between the severity of malnutrition and changes in thyroid hormone levels and protein status.Timepoint: At enrolment | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactNidhi Kumari
UCMS & GTB Hospital
Outcome results
None listed