Effect of Cyproheptadine on weight gain in childre
Not Applicable
- Conditions
- Growth retardation.Cachexia
- Registration Number
- IRCT2014101318971N3
- Lead Sponsor
- Zanjan University of Medical Science
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Complete
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 68
Inclusion Criteria
Inclusion criteria include: all children aged 2 to 10 years with a weight below the 50th percentile; Children whose parents have given consent to participate in the study.
Exclusion criteria include: children with underlying organic condition (gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal and nervous systems) causing growth failure; inappropriate use of medicines; discourage children from study; did not return for follow-up; occurs severe disease and side effects of medication.
Exclusion Criteria
Not provided
Study & Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Weight gain. Timepoint: Every month up to 2 months, 2 months after treatment. Method of measurement: Weighing the patient.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Increase Height. Timepoint: Every month up to 2 months, 2 months after treatment. Method of measurement: height measurements.;Side Effects and complication. Timepoint: Every month up to 2 months, 2 months after treatment. Method of measurement: History and physical examination.