Health Condition 1: E44- Protein-calorie malnutrition of moderate and mild degree
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Homoeopathic approach to malnutrition in children: A case series
investigating the effectiveness of individualized remedies in
enhancing nutritional status among 1 6-year-olds.: This
Sponsors
Dr Aanchal Manojkumar Kori
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1)Age group 1 to 6 years. 2)Malnutrition scale from mild to moderate. 3)Both sex.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1)Age below 1 year and above 6 years. 2)Child having severe malnutrition. 3)Child suffering from cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal and central nervous system diseases.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Outcome assessed with anthropometric measurements using growth charts, mid upper arm circumference and bmi. Improvement: If the Z score is less than -2 of growth chart, mid arm circumference is more than 135 mm and BMI is more than 18.5. Status quo: if the Z score is between -3 to -2, mid upper arm circumference is between 115 to 135 mm and BMI is between 14 to 18.5 Worse: If Z score is above -3 of growth chart, mid upper arm circumference is less than 115 mm and BMI is less than 14.Timepoint: On alternative follow up which is to be taken after every 25 days or as per need for period of 18 months. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Clinical improvement in signs and symptoms of malnutrition such as appetite, activity levels and general well being.Timepoint: 18 months | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr. Mita Pravin Gharte
Motiwala (National) Homoeopathic Medical College
Outcome results
None listed