NCT06018636 Impact of Diet and Nutrition on Growth and Development in Young Children
| NCT ID | NCT06018636 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Khyber Medical University Peshawar |
| Condition | Nutrition |
| Study Type | OBSERVATIONAL |
| Enrollment | 832 participants |
| Start Date | 2023-06-28 |
| Primary Completion | 2025-08-31 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.
This trial targets 832 participants in total. It began in 2023-06-28 with a primary completion date of 2025-08-31.
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Brief Summary
The association between nutrition in early life and its long-term health consequences has long been known. However, there is a scarcity of scientific evidence on how nutritional status affects child growth and development in remote, rural agro-pastoral communities with distinct dietary intake habits, geographical location, socio-economic status, and cultures.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Households living in the area from the last two 2 years. * Households having infants or young children ≤ years. * Households planning to reside in the same area for the next 1 year. Exclusion Criteria: * Children with any co-existent systemic diseases, confirmed from medical records. * Children on continuous medications for any medical issue. * Physically or mentally handicapped children
Contact & Investigator
Muhammad Shahzad, PhD
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Khyber Medical University
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06018636 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 1 Day or older, up to 24 Months, studying Nutrition. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT06018636 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06018636 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at shahzad.ibms@kmu.edu.pk for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06018636 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Swat, Pakistan.
Who is sponsoring the NCT06018636 clinical trial?
NCT06018636 is sponsored by Khyber Medical University Peshawar. The principal investigator is Muhammad Shahzad, PhD at Khyber Medical University. The trial plans to enroll 832 participants.