Plain-English translation of NCT06018636 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Researchers want to understand how what young children eat affects their growth and development, especially in remote farming communities in Pakistan where malnutrition is common. The study will compare children living in hard-to-reach areas with children in more urban settings, tracking their height, weight, eating habits, and development milestones over five years. This information could help doctors and health programs better support children's health in these communities.
Many children in Pakistan don't get enough good nutrition, and children in remote farming areas face even greater challenges due to poverty, difficult geography, and climate disasters. Researchers need to understand the specific diet and nutrition patterns in these communities so they can create better programs to help children grow and develop properly.
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You and your child will visit the research team once a year for five years. At each visit, researchers will measure your child's height, weight, and arm size, ask about what your child eats and your family's food situation, and check your child's development. You'll also answer questions about your household and living situation. The visits take place at your home or a nearby clinic.
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Pakistan
Sponsor
Khyber Medical University Peshawar
Collaborators
University of Chester, University of Glasgow
Enrollment target
~832 participants
Started
June 2023
Primary completion
August 2025
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Age range
1 Day – 24 Months
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in January 2026.
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Central contact
Muhammad Shahzad, PhD
Khyber Medical University
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