CompletedNot Applicable

Outcome of Different Complementary Feeding Methods in First Year of Life of Infants

Pakistan65 participantsStarted 2025-02-26

Plain-language summary

This randomized controlled trial aimed to compare adherence to two complementary feeding methods-Baby-Led Introduction to SolidS (BLISS) and Parent-Led Weaning (PLW)-in infants aged 6-12 months. A total of 130 infants aged 6-9 months were randomized to BLISS (n=65) or PLW (n=65) groups. Adherence was defined as self-feeding for BLISS and spoon-fed consistency for PLW. Follow-up continued until 12 months of age. The study found significantly higher adherence in the BLISS group compared to the PLW group (78.5% vs 52.3%, p=0.002).

Who can participate

Age range6 Months – 12 Months

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Infants aged 6-9 months at the time of enrollment * Infants eligible for initiation of complementary feeding * Parents or caregivers willing to follow the assigned feeding method * Written informed consent obtained from the parent or legal guardian Exclusion Criteria: * Infants with congenital malformations affecting feeding * Infants with neurological impairments * Infants with known food allergies or dietary restrictions * Infants with chronic illnesses affecting growth or feeding

What they're measuring

Adherence to Assigned Complementary Feeding Method

Timeframe: From 6 months to 12 months of age

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07467876

SponsorShaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Institue of Trauma

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-08-25

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