Impact of Diet and Nutrition on Growth and Development in Young Children (NCT06018636) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Impact of Diet and Nutrition on Growth and Development in Young Children
Pakistan832 participantsStarted 2023-06-28
Plain-language 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.
Who can participate
Age range
1 Day – 24 Months
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
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
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
1
Impact of dietary intake/patterns on Child growth as assessed by body mass index (BMI)
Timeframe: 5 years
2
Impact of dietary intake/patterns on Child development
Timeframe: 5 years
3
Factors associated with child growth as assessed by changes in BMI
Timeframe: 5 years
4
Factors associated with child development (based on Head circumference and EASQ-3)