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This study aims to assess the effectiveness of a simplified treatment protocol for severe acute malnutrition in reducing relapse rates among children.

March 16, 2026SHILAP Revista de lepidopterologíaOpen Access

Reducing relapses after acute malnutrition treatment: evidence from a simplified approach in emergency settings of Mali

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PCPilar Charle-CuéllarAction Contre la Faim LSLuis Javier Sánchez-MartínezUniversidad Complutense de Madrid STSara TulipaniAction Contre la Faim

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Non-randomized trial shows a simplified protocol reduces relapse rates in children treated for acute malnutrition, suggesting improved recovery methods.

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This study aims to assess the effectiveness of a simplified treatment protocol for severe acute malnutrition in reducing relapse rates among children.
Non-randomized controlled trial conducted in Gao, Mali from Dec 2022 to Dec 2023.
Involved 506 children aged 6–59 months treated for severe acute malnutrition.
Intervention group received treatment via a simplified protocol using MUAC-only criteria and fixed RUTF doses.
Relapse was monitored for up to eight months post-discharge using anthropometric criteria.
Cox regression models identified risk factors for relapse.
Relapse incidence was significantly lower in the simplified protocol group (5.6%) compared to the standard group (39.8%).
The simplified protocol group had a longer length of stay and used lower RUTF quantities.
Fewer comorbidities were reported at discharge in the simplified protocol group.
Older age at discharge and greater MUAC gain were identified as protective factors against relapse.

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Charle-Cuéllar et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b79d538166e15b153aad07 https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2026.1773585

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Non-randomized trial shows a simplified protocol reduces relapse rates in children treated for acute malnutrition, suggesting improved recovery methods.

Reducing relapses after acute malnutrition treatment: evidence from a simplified approach in emergency settings of Mali

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Reducing relapses after acute malnutrition treatment: evidence from a simplified approach in emergency settings of Mali

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