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NCT03634488 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2

Management of Severe Acute Malnutrition in SCD, in Northern Nigeria

A Phase 2 study, sponsored by Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

Completed
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
132
Enrollment target

NCT03634488 is a Phase 2 study that has completed, run by Vanderbilt University Medical Center. The registered enrollment target is 132 participants.

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The verdict

NCT03634488, a Phase 2 study, has completed, sponsored by Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
132 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

Except for children with HIV, all recommendations for treatment of childhood malnutrition are for children \< 5 years of age. The overall goal of this randomized controlled nutrition feasibility trial is to identify whether families of children with sickle cell disease (SCD) 5 years and older agree to participate over a 12-week period. The investigators will also establish a safety protocol for monitoring potential complications associated with treating severe malnutrition in children 5 years and older with and without SCD, in a low-resource setting.

Interventions

  • DRUG hydroxyurea (20mg/kg/day)
  • DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT Ready-to-use therapeutic food

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 132 participants
Start Date 2021-08-18
Est. Completion 2022-11-09
Phase Phase 2

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT03634488

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT03634488 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 2. The registered enrollment target is 132 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Vanderbilt University Medical Center, which has 677 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which hydroxyurea (20mg/kg/day) is the first listed.

NCT03634488 reports 0 study locations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT03634488 about?

NCT03634488 is a clinical study titled "Management of Severe Acute Malnutrition in SCD, in Northern Nigeria". Except for children with HIV, all recommendations for treatment of childhood malnutrition are for children \< 5 years of age. The overall goal of this randomized controlled nutrition feasibility trial is to identify whether families of children with sickle cell disease (SCD) 5 years and older agree ...

What is the current status of trial NCT03634488?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 132 participants. The study started on 2021-08-18. Estimated completion is 2022-11-09.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03634488?

The interventions under investigation include: hydroxyurea (20mg/kg/day) (DRUG), Ready-to-use therapeutic food (DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03634488?

This trial is sponsored by Vanderbilt University Medical Center, which has 677 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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