Child development in stunted children (height-for-age < -2SD of reference values) Not Applicable
Conditions
Interventions
Stunted children aged between 9 and 24 months identified by a survey of poor neighbourhoods in Kingston were stratified by age (above or below 16 months) and sex and randomly assigned to one of four g
Sponsors
University of the West Indies
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Height-for-age below -2SD of NCHS reference values 2. Age 9-24 months 3. Weight-for-height below median of NCHS reference values 4. Standard of housing and maternal education below defined levels
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Twins 2. Birth weight equal to or below 1.8 kg 3. Significant mental or physical disability
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Child development measured with the Griffiths Scales of mental development on enrollment at age 9-24 months and every 6 months for two years. Overall developmental quotient and 4 subscales | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Growth measured using standard anthropometry (height, weight, head circumference, triceps and subscapular skinfold) on enrolment and every 6 months for 2 years 2. Home stimulation measured with HOME (home observation for measurement of the environment) on enrolment and at the end of the trial (24 months later) 3. Morbidity measured by maternal recall weekly for 2 years | — |
Countries
Jamaica
Outcome results
None listed