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Comprehensive Nutritional Support for Children in Zambia (ZamCNC) - A Pilot Investigation
Sponsor: Günther Fink
Summary
In a recently completed intervention study, more than 50% of children in Lusaka were found to be stunted by age two, even when nutritional supplements were provided. It seems likely that these high rates of stunting are primarily due to inadequate basic nutritional intake. The main goal of this project is investigate this conjecture through a small pilot study that will be conducted in the urban area of Lusaka.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
6 Months - 12 Months
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
64
Start Date
2025-09-05
Completion Date
2027-12-31
Last Updated
2026-01-07
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Intensive growth support
For women in the intervention group, we will develop a nutritional plan for the child in collaboration with the mother. Mothers will then receive a visit every other week - during this visit, children's health and nutrition will be discussed, and height and weight will be measured by field officers. Detailed food recommendations will be made based on national and international infant and young child feeding guidelines. To ensure appropriate foods are available, field workers will drop off local foods on a weekly basis.
Locations (1)
Innovations for Poverty Action Zambia
Lusaka, Lusaka Province, Zambia