Status:
COMPLETED
Choline Nutritional Status Of Children With Cystic Fibrosis X-Sectional Study
Lead Sponsor:
University of British Columbia
Collaborating Sponsors:
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Conditions:
Cystic Fibrosis
Eligibility:
All Genders
Up to 17 years
Brief Summary
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is the most common lethal, inherited disorder among Caucasians. Choline is an essential vitamin and as a methyl donor is critically needed to support the normal metabolism. Our pr...
Detailed Description
The objective of this clinical project is to determine the status of choline and related metabolites in a large group of children with Cystic Fibrosis (CF). Based on the results it will be possible to...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- children with proven CF and known genotype.
- age 0-17 yr.
- outpatients of the CF Clinic at the British Columbia (B.C.) Children's Hospital.
- Children without CF or any other known disease.
Exclusion
- children with CF receiving parenteral nutrition during the previous week.
- children who are hospitalized.
- children with any health problems other than CF that might in the opinion of the investigators influence dietary choices, growth, choline or methyl metabolites.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 1 2007
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
March 1 2009
Estimated Enrollment :
57 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01150136
Start Date
October 1 2007
End Date
March 1 2009
Last Update
April 22 2015
Active Locations (1)
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Child & Family Research Institute, CF Clinic, BC Children's Hospital
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada