An observational study in Malnutrition, sponsored by Abbott Nutrition. Completed at 1 site in United States. Open to participants aged 1 Year to 5 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2025-09-10.
Sponsored by Abbott Nutrition · Observational
This is a prospective, observational study for assessing malnutrition risk and its characteristics among children aged 1 to 5 living in under-resourced communities in Colombia. There is also a qualitative component that seeks to gain caregiver, community health worker (CHW), public health professional (PHP), and non-for-profit organization (NGO) insights related to malnutrition risk.
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Between 2-4 under-resourced communities within Colombia
Quantitative Inclusion Criteria:
Quantitative Exclusion Criteria:
Qualitative Inclusion Criteria:
Qualitative Exclusion Criteria:
Children living in under-resourced communities
Involved in the study as a staff or caregiver or have experience with pediatric malnutrition
Anthropometrics - Height/Length
Measured in cm
Time frame: Baseline, 3 Months and 6 Months
Anthropometrics - Mid-Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC)
Measured in mm
Time frame: Baseline, 3 Months and 6 Months
Anthropometrics - Weight
Measured in kg
Time frame: Baseline, 3 Months and 6 Months
Anthropometrics - Head Circumference
Measured in cm
Time frame: Baseline, 3 Months and 6 Months
Nutrient Intake
Caregiver completed 24-hour dietary recall
Time frame: Baseline and 6 Months
Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory
A 23-item questionnaire rated 0 to 4 where higher scores indicate better health-related quality of life
Time frame: Baseline and 6 Months
World Health Organization Quality of Life Brief Version
a 26-item caregiver completed questionnaire scored 0 to 100 where higher scores indicate higher quality of life
Time frame: Baseline and 6 Months
Healthcare Resource Utilization
Caregiver completed questionnaire to obtain illness frequency, severity and related missed school/work days. Higher frequency, severity and missed days associated with greater healthcare utilization.
Time frame: Baseline and 6 Months
Focus Groups with NGOs, Caregivers, CHWs, PHPs
Nutrition program feasibility discussion related to nutrition screening and program participation
Time frame: Baseline, 3 Months and 6 Months
Staff Insights Questionnaire
A non-statistical 6-item questionnaire completed by the NGO Staff to obtain feedback on their experience with nutrition screening
Time frame: 6 Months
Process Outcomes
Enrollment and adherence to nutrition program
Time frame: Baseline, 3 Months and 6 Months
Plan to share: No
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