Cardiac and carotid ultrasound reference values in healthy children in Italy

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This is an ambispective observational study that combines retrospective and prospective data to define normal ranges for cardiac structure and function, as well as coronary artery sizes and carotid intima-media thickness in children aged 0 to 18 years. Echocardiography and carotid ultrasound will be performed alongside collected demographic and anthropometric data. The study will enroll children who are undergoing routine cardiologic evaluation and have no chronic or acute diseases, with appropriate consent. Results will help create pediatric reference standards applicable to Italian populations and may inform future clinical assessments.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

Age between 0 and 18 years (inclusive) Availability of demographic and anthropometric data Negative past and recent medical history for chronic or acute diseases Adequate quality of echocardiographic evaluation Written informed consent obtained from parent/legal guardian and assent from the minor when applicable

Exclusion Criteria:

Where it's running

• IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero - Universitaria di Bologna, U.O. Pediatria
  Bologna, Bologna, Italy Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Marianna Fabi, MD
• Email: marianna.fabi@aosp.bo.it
• Phone: +390512143012

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.