Low-birth-weight infants Neonatal Diseases Disorders related to short gestation and low birth weight, not elsewhere classified
Conditions
Interventions
The infants were exclusively breastfed and received the supplement or placebo daily for six months. The infants were followed up at home at mostly intervals by teams of research medical officers and c
Sponsors
Applied Research on Child Health Project (ARCH) (USA)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Six to twelve month old infants identified after birth at tertiary care hospital
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Children with major congenital or chronic disorders 2. Loss to follow up
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Growth (weight gain and linear growth) 2. Morbidity rates (days ill with diarrhea and respiratory infections) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Neurodevelopmental outcome at 6 and 12 months. This will be objectively evaluated in a blinded fashion by a team comprising of a pediatric neurologist and fully trained child development expert. | — |
Countries
Pakistan
Outcome results
None listed