Impact of lower urinary tract symptoms on school functioning in children
Epidemiological Study of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms and School Functioning in Children in Regular Elementary School
University Hospital, Ghent · NCT06012903
This study looks at how common lower urinary tract symptoms are in primary school children and how these symptoms affect their school life and well-being.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 250 (estimated) |
| Ages | 5 Years to 12 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Ghent (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Ghent, East Flanders) |
| Trial ID | NCT06012903 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to assess the prevalence of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) among primary school children in Flemish schools and explore how these symptoms relate to their well-being in the school environment. It will also investigate the influence of co-occurring neurodevelopmental disorders on these symptoms. Data will be collected through questionnaires filled out by children, parents, and teachers to gather insights on LUTS, developmental coordination, and perceptions regarding children's toilet use and hydration habits. The findings could help identify the extent of LUTS and its impact on children's daily lives.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include children in 4th to 6th grade attending regular primary education who can speak and understand Dutch.
Not a fit: Patients who are high school students, home-schooled, or attending special needs education may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved understanding and management of LUTS in children, enhancing their quality of life and school performance.
How similar studies have performed: While studies on LUTS in children exist, this specific observational approach focusing on the school environment and neurodevelopmental disorders is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Children in 4th-6th grade * Parents whose children are in grades 1-6 * Teachers responsible for teaching children in grades 1-6 * Children who attend regular primary education * Capable of speaking \& comprehending Dutch Exclusion Criteria: * High school students * home-schooled children * children who attend special needs education * Language barrier to understanding Dutch
Where this trial is running
Ghent, East Flanders
- Ghent University Hospital/Ghent University — Ghent, East Flanders, Belgium (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Ellen Vandamme, MD — University Hospital, Ghent
- Study coordinator: Bieke Samijn, PhD
- Email: bieke.samijn@ugent.be
- Phone: +32 9 332 19 38
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms, Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Incontinence, Urinary, ADHD, ASD, Developmental Coordination Disorder, Child Development, Quality of Life