A Growth Artificial Intelligence Algorithm for leNgth and Weight Study

Launched by NUTRICIA RESEARCH · Apr 1, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is focused on improving how we measure the length and weight of infants and young children using a special technology called artificial intelligence (AI). The goal is to collect data that will help train the AI to measure children's length more accurately. Caregivers and healthcare professionals will take images and videos of the children and also measure their length using standard methods. By comparing the AI's measurements to these standard measurements, researchers hope to make the AI even better at its job.

To participate in this study, children must be between 0 to 24 months old, and their caregivers need to have access to the internet and a smartphone or tablet to upload information. Caregivers will need to give written consent to join the study. It's important to note that children with certain physical conditions that affect their ability to be measured cannot participate. If you choose to take part, you can expect to help in a meaningful way that could lead to better measurement techniques for future generations.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Infants/young children aged 0 to 24 months old at enrolment;
• • 2. Caregiver(s) have access to the internet and a smartphone or tablet to complete questionnaires, take images and videos, and upload these;
• • 3. Written informed consent from one or both caregivers (according to local laws) or legally acceptable representative(s) aged ≥ 18 years at enrolment.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Children unable to undergo length or weight measurements when applying standardized techniques recommended by the WHO (e.g. infants/children with structural abnormalities of the lower limbs or orthopaedic conditions (e.g. club foot, hip dysplasia)).
• • 2. Research staff's uncertainty about the caregiver's ability or willingness to complete the study according to the instructions