Whey Permeate Study (NCT01790048) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Whey Permeate Study
Malawi2,259 participantsStarted 2013-02
Plain-language summary
This is a prospective, randomized, double-blinded, controlled clinical effectiveness trial of two supplementary foods in the treatment of MAM.
Specific Aim 1: Test the effectiveness of two supplementary foods, whey RUSF and soy RUSF, in the treatment of MAM in 6-59 month old children in a 12-week home-based supplementary feeding program.
Hypothesis: The proportion of children who recover receiving either soy or whey RUSF will differ by no more than three percent.
Who can participate
Age range
6 Months – 59 Months
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Children with MAM defined as mid-upper-arm circumference, MUAC, ≤ 12.5 cm and \> 11.5 cm without bipedal edema.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Children simultaneously involved in another research trial or supplemental feeding program
* Children with developmentally delayed
* Children with a chronic debilitating illness such as cerebral palsy (not including HIV or TB)
* Children with a history of peanut or milk allergy
* Children will also be excluded if they had received therapy for acute malnutrition within one month prior to presentation.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.