The Efficacy of Amino Acid Supplementation in Treating Environmental Enteric Dysfunction Among Children at Risk of Malnutrition.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

PACTR

Registry ID

PACTR202311714091884

Enrollment

Registered

2023-11-10

Start date

2023-07-11

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-09-14

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Conditions

Nutritional, Metabolic, Endocrine

Interventions

CTom

TomAA

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 18-36 months old Stunted (LAZ<-2) Of either sex Able and willing to undergo HIV testing. Parent, primary caregiver or guardian able and willing to give written, informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Have had diarrhea (by self-report) in the preceding month. Sibling or twin of another participating study child Have any underlying condition other than HIV, which in the opinion of the investigator would put the subject at undue risk of failing study completion or would interfere with analysis of study results.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Determine the effect of indispensable amino acid supplementation on change in gut permeability as assessed by the L/R ratio.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Determine the effect of indispensable amino acids supplementation on the change in gut digestive capacity as assessed by the C-13 sucrose breath test.	—

Countries

Ghana

Contacts

Public ContactYaa Akomea

Technologist

yaa.akomea@gaec.gov.gh+233545081957

Outcome results

None listed

Source: PACTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Sep 19, 2026