None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Nutrition: - Counselling on optimal diet Dietary diversity, portion size, responsive feeding
based on ICMR 2024, WHO guidelines.
- Micronutrient supplementation Iron?Folic Acid (IFA): Weekly dosing for 2?5 years Vitamin A: Every 6 months after
replenished every 2 weeks:
24 to 30 mo: Premix Supplementation (wheat, pulses, groundnuts)
From 30 months onwards, In house prepared snack options biscuits, crunchy bites etc.
Intervention3: Nutritio
WHO guidelines.
Anemia screening and management- Annually and referral
based on Anemia Mukt Bharat (2.0).
Immunization and deworming as per National Immunization Schedule
deworming every 6 months per GOI guidelines.
Dental caries screening every 6 months.
Vision and hearing screening at 24 months
referral if indicated.
Intervention5: Responsive caregiving and early stimulation counselling: Positive parenting, play-based learning, screen time reduction
WHO, AAP.
Frequency
Sponsors
Sunita Taneja
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Participant in either intervention or control group of the Small Babies Trial Child aged 24 months (?29 days) at enrollment Family intends to remain in study area for next 3 years Written informed consent from parent/caregiver
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Any chronic diagnosed condition which impairs growth Diagnosed and documented neurodevelopmental impairment currently receiving specialized therapy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Linear Growth: Height-for-age z-score (HAZ) Neurodevelopment: IQ, Executive function, School readiness assessed using standardized toolsTimepoint: 5 years 5 years | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Metabolic Health: Biomarkers (HOMA-IR, lipid profile, HbA1c, CRP, IL-6, adiponectin, leptin. HaemoglobinTimepoint: 5 years;Anthropometry (Wt, ht; head, waist ? circumference, MUAC)Timepoint: Every 6 months starting from 2 years;Morbidity & care-seekingTimepoint: Every 6 months starting from 2 years;Dietary intake/diversity (subsample)Timepoint: Baseline, 3, 4 & 5 years;Parental EmpowermentTimepoint: Baseline and 5 years;Body Composition (DXA)Timepoint: 5 years;Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: Abdominal ultrasoundTimepoint: 5 years;Physical activityTimepoint: Baseline, 5 years | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactRavi Prakash Upadhyay
Society for Applied Studies
Outcome results
None listed