Impact of malnutrition on liver and spleen stiffness in children

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 observational study evaluates how malnutrition affects liver and spleen stiffness in children using shear wave elastography. It includes two groups: children diagnosed with malnutrition and age-matched healthy controls. Participants will undergo non-invasive measurements of organ stiffness performed by a pediatric radiologist who is unaware of their nutritional status. The study aims to provide insights into the early organ-level changes associated with pediatric malnutrition.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Children aged 6 to 18 years.
* Diagnosis of malnutrition based on World Health Organization (WHO) criteria (for malnutrition group).
* Healthy children without any chronic illness (for control group).

Exclusion Criteria:

* Children with chronic diseases (e.g., liver disease, diabetes, immunocompromised conditions).
* Children who have previously undergone liver or spleen surgery.
* Children with inability to cooperate during elastography measurement.

Where it's running

• Selçuk University Faculty of Medicine
  Konya, Konya, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Mehmet Akif AGIR, Medical Doctor
• Email: mehmetakif_68@hotmail.com
• Phone: +905052910809

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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.