Combined Package of Interventions for Environmental Enteropathy

Randomized, Double Blind, Placebo Controlled Trial Comparing the Impact of a Combined Package of Interventions vs Placebo in the Treatment of Sub-clinical Environmental Enteropathy in Rural Malawian Children

Randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled trial of a combined intervention of zinc, albendazole, and multiple micronutrients in improving environmental enteropathy in Malawian children.

Inclusion Criteria:

• children residing in catchment area of Limela, Machinga District, Malawi
• aged 12-35 months
• youngest eligible child in each household

Exclusion Criteria:

• severe acute malnutrition
• severe chronic illness
• children unable to drink 20 mL of dual sugar solution
• children in need of acute medical treatment for illness or injury at time of enrollment