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Towards Malnutrition Prevention and Improving Cognitive Development: Converting Food-Portion Size Measurement and Evaluating an Individualized Dietary Plan for Children in Zanzibar

Towards Malnutrition Prevention and Improving Cognitive Development: Converting Food-Portion Size Measurement and Evaluating an Individualized Dietary Plan for Children in Zanzibar

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
PACTR
Registry ID
PACTR202507818490708
Enrollment
308
Registered
2025-07-28
Start date
2025-07-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-09-14

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Mental and Behavioural Disorders Nutritional, Metabolic, Endocrine

Interventions

individualized dietary plan

Sponsors

University of Dodoma
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: willing to participate, and reside within a selected study area to facilitate follow-up and intervention delivery.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: known to have chronic diseases like heart or kidney disease, diabetes, sickle cell, jaundice, autism spectrum disorder, developmental delays, or children participating in other nutrition programs

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Improved knowledge of caregivers on balanced diet, food preparation, and food measurement

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Improved nutrition parameters of children (weight gain, Hb level increase, MUAC gain) ;Improved cognitive functioning of children

Countries

Tanzania

Contacts

Public ContactMwanaali Ali

Milele Fondation

mwanamimi2016@gmail.com+255772745964

Outcome results

None listed

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