DFDA

Micronutrient Supplementation

Treatment for Protein Energy Malnutrition

Typical Dosage: Varies by micronutrient (e.g., Zinc 10-20mg/day, Vitamin A 100,000-200,000 IU)

Effectiveness
80%
Safety Score
90%
Clinical Trials
3
Participants
500K

Comparative Safety Scale(Higher is safer)

Cyanide☠️
Meth💀
Cigarettes🚬
Chemo☢️
Alcohol🍺
Morphine💊
Antibiotics💉
Tylenol💊
Exercise🏃
Water💧
90
DangerousModerateSafe
Treatment Details
Dosage Range
Varies by micronutrient (e.g., Zinc 10-20mg/day, Vitamin A 100,000-200,000 IU)
Time to Effect
Weeks to months for deficiency correction
Treatment Duration
Ongoing during rehabilitation
Evidence Quality
HIGH
Confidence Score
90%confidence in effectiveness data
Health Economics
Annual Cost of Care
Drug Cost:$15
Monitoring:$20
Side Effect Mgmt:$5
Total Annual:$40
Cost-Effectiveness Analysis
Cost-Effectiveness Rating
EXCELLENT
ICER
$133/QALY
QALYs Gained
0.3
Outcome-Based Costs
Cost per Responder
$44
Micronutrient Supplementation Outcomes

for Protein Energy Malnutrition

Efficacy Outcomes
Overall Effectiveness
+80%
Response Rate
+90%
Common Side Effects
Minor gastrointestinal upset
+2%
Taste aversion
+1%

Sources:

researchgate.net
mdpi.com
nih.gov

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Active Clinical Trials
No active trials currently recruiting for this treatment

No active trials found in ClinicalTrials.gov

Completed Clinical Trials
1 completed trial for Micronutrient Supplementation in Protein Energy Malnutrition

Effect of a Fortified Balanced Energy-Protein Supplement on Birth Outcome and Child Growth in Houndé District, Burkina Faso.

NCT03533712COMPLETEDPHASE4
View Study
1.79K participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Houndé, Burkina Faso
Started: Oct 30, 2019