Overview

Effectiveness of Oral Albendazole in the Treatment of Severe Acute Malnutrition

Status:
Withdrawn

Trial end date:
1969-12-31

Target enrollment:

Participant gender:

Summary

The benefit of anti-worm therapy as part of the case management of severe acute malnutrition (SAM) in the outpatient setting has not previously been studied. This study will compare recovery rates of children with SAM treated in the community with locally-produced ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF) with and without prescribed albendazole as part of their case management.

Phase:

N/A

Details

Lead Sponsor:

Washington University School of Medicine

Collaborator:

University of Malawi College of Medicine

Treatments:

Albendazole