Severe Acute Malnutrition SAM, RUTF, MUAC, Synbiotics
Conditions
Interventions
synbiotics will be given along with RUTF at dose of half sachet twice a day in children from 6 months to 59 months of age.,The number of RUTF sachets will be determined according to weight as per WHO
SYNBIOTICS+RUTF,RUTF alone
Sponsors
University Of Child Health sciences lahore
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
6 Months to 59 Months
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Children with either gender aged 6-59 months with grade 1-2 bilateral pitting oedema and a weight for height Z-Score of -3 or MUAC of < 11.5 cm who are otherwise clinically healthy aware and with a decent appetite are classified as children with severe acute malnutrition by WHO will be included in this study. 2. Informed and written consent will be taken from parents/guardians of children.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Children with any complications due to SAM mentioned below will be excluded from trial. 2. Acute lower respiratory tract infection with respiratory rate > 50 breaths per min, chest in drawing, wheezing or stridor. 3. High pyrexia or hypothermia i.e. <35 C or >39 C, severe pitting oedema grade 3 and severe hypoglycaemia i.e. <3 mmol/L by heal prick test method using a Dextrostix reagent strip. 4. Children suffering from uncontrolled systemic infections, cerebral palsy or mental health problems. 5. Children who look lazy, apathic, and unconscious or had seizures were excluded from study trial and referred to stabilization centre for treatment. 6. Children with history of recent watery diarrhea associated with signs of severe dehydration i.e. cold peripheries, sunken eyes, absence of urinary output and tears.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Mid Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) 0, 2 and 4 weeks Centimeter / MUAC tape,Weight 0, 2 and 4 weeks kg,Odema 0, 2 and 4 weeks clinically | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Length of hospital stay over the duration of study days,incidence of any illness over the duration of study episodes of illness,Defaulter over the duration of study Non-compliance to treatment or intervention | — |
Countries
Pakistan
Contacts
Public ContactDr. Hafiza Yaqoob
University of Child Health Sciences The Children's Hospital Lahore
Outcome results
None listed