Table 1 Differences in intervention and end of intervention criteria between study arms
PROCEDURES | Control arm | Simplified treatment arm | Standard treatment arm |
|---|---|---|---|
Treatment provided | None | 1 sachet of RUTF/day | Depending on the WHZ score: • WHZ <−3: 200 kcal of RUTF/kg/day • WHZ between −3 and −2: 1 sachet of RUTF/day • WHZ ≥−2: no treatment |
Recovery criteria from treatment | None | WAZ >−3 on 2 consecutive visits | WHZ ≥−2 on 2 consecutive visits |