TerminatedNot Applicable

Community-based Nutrition Program Effectiveness Evaluation in Afghanistan

Stopped: Funding for the study withdrawn by sponsor after baseline data collected

Afghanistan4,076 participantsStarted 2019-11-01

Plain-language summary

The study will be a mixed methods, two-arm, cluster-randomized controlled trial. The primary aim of this evaluation is to measure the effectiveness of the Community-Based Nutrition Package intervention on child feeding practices among parents/caregivers to children 6 to 23 months of age in Afghanistan.

Who can participate

Sex

FEMALE

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion criteria: * Married adult woman (all married women are considered adults in Afghanistan, regardless of age) * Has a child between 6 and 23 months of age. For women with more than one living child between ages 6 and 23 months, questions will be asked regarding dietary experiences for the elder of the two. For twins or multiple order siblings, the eldest will be selected based on birth order. * Resident in the household Exclusion criteria: No specific exclusion criteria.

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.

What they're measuring

Proportion of children ages 6-23 months who receive a minimum acceptable diet

Timeframe: 18 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04133766

SponsorFHI 360

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2020-07-20

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Sex

FEMALE

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.