Ready-to-Use Supplementary Food (RUSF)
Treatment for Protein Energy Malnutrition
Typical Dosage: 50-75 kcal/kg/day, adjusted by weight/age
Effectiveness
88%
Safety Score
90%
Clinical Trials
1
Participants
60K
Comparative Safety Scale(Higher is safer)
Cyanide☠️
Meth💀
Cigarettes🚬
Chemo☢️
Alcohol🍺
Morphine💊
Antibiotics💉
Tylenol💊
Exercise🏃
Water💧
90
DangerousModerateSafe
Treatment Details
Dosage Range
50-75 kcal/kg/day, adjusted by weight/age
Time to Effect
2-4 weeks for weight gain, 2-3 months for recovery
Treatment Duration
2-3 months
Evidence Quality
HIGHNumber Needed to Treat (NNT)
6(Treat 6 patients to see 1 additional successful outcome)
Confidence Score
90%confidence in effectiveness data
Health Economics
Annual Cost of Care
Drug Cost:$200
Monitoring:$200
Side Effect Mgmt:$50
Total Annual:$450
Cost-Effectiveness Analysis
Cost-Effectiveness Rating
EXCELLENTICER
$150/QALY
QALYs Gained
3
Outcome-Based Costs
Cost per Responder
$600
Cost per Remission
$643
Ready-to-Use Supplementary Food (RUSF) Outcomes
for Protein Energy Malnutrition
Efficacy Outcomes
Overall Effectiveness
+88%
Response Rate
+75%
Remission Rate
+70%
Common Side Effects
Minor gastrointestinal upset
+3%
Allergic reactions (e.g., peanut)
+0.05%
Sources:
Active Clinical Trials
1 active trial recruiting for Ready-to-Use Supplementary Food (RUSF) in Protein Energy Malnutrition
The Maternal EED Study
NCT05862363RECRUITINGNA
180 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Started: Jan 2, 2023