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Health and Nutritional Outcomes Among Young Females and Children in Southwest Bangladesh

NCT07541742 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 240

Last updated 2026-05-06

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

This study aims to examine how societal and climate changes influence the nutritional status and fish consumption of young women over a 10 year period in southern Bangladesh, and how these factors affect their children's health. A cohort of 240 adolescents first studied in 2017 will be followed to assess changes in their dietary patterns, nutritional status, climate perceptions and mitigation practices, as well as the nutritional status of their children aged 6 months to 5 years.

The study in 2017 sampled 60 adolescent girls in each of four rural communities, plus a semi-rural community around a fish processing plant, representing in total 5 communities. Of these 60 X 5 = 300 girls, the current study follows up the individuals in the rural communities representing a cohort of 240.

Bangladesh faces high rates of adolescent malnutrition, with many girls married before 18 and suffering from chronic nutrient deficiencies. These issues have long-term impacts on health, productivity, and intergenerational well-being. By linking the fisheries and aquaculture sector, a key to Bangladesh's economy with public health and nutrition, this research aims to guide targeted policies for vulnerable coastal communities.

Conditions

  • Nutritional Status
  • Micronutrient Status
  • Omega 3 Fat Status
  • Diet Diversity
  • Markers of Inflammation
  • Climate Adaptation
  • Climate Change Awareness

Interventions

OTHER

The follow-up aims to evaluate natural changes occurring from adolescence to young adulthood with respect to the study objectives due to lifestyle and environmental factors, without any intervention.

There is no intervention

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Noakhali Science and Technology University

    collaborator UNKNOWN

  • Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU)

    collaborator UNKNOWN

  • University of Stirling

    collaborator OTHER

  • University of Aberdeen

    collaborator OTHER

  • International Center for Diarrheal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b)

    collaborator UNKNOWN

  • University of Copenhagen

    lead OTHER

Eligibility

Min Age
5 Months
Max Age
27 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-04-15
Primary Completion
2026-08-05
Completion
2026-12-10

Countries

  • Bangladesh

Study Locations

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