Status:
UNKNOWN
IUGR, Respiratory Muscle Function, and Exercise Capacity in Childhood
Lead Sponsor:
University of Patras
Collaborating Sponsors:
European Society for Paediatric Research (ESPR)
Conditions:
Intrauterine Growth Restriction
Cardiopulmonary Disease
Eligibility:
All Genders
7-10 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The study hypothesis is that intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) may have long-term effects on respiratory muscle (RM) function, thus leading to reduced exercise capacity later in life. The objecti...
Detailed Description
Introduction Epidemiological evidence supports the existence of a link between intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) and reduced exercise capacity in young adulthood. Prolonged intrauterine hypoxia ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- (Cases) School-aged children (7-10 years old) exposed to IUGR (birth weight \<10th percentile \& fetal ultrasound documentation)
- (Controls) School-aged children (7-10 years old) NOT exposed to IUGR (birth weight \>10th percentile)
Exclusion
- Disability
- Congenital heart disease
- Current (active) respiratory infection
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 8 2018
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
January 30 2022
Estimated Enrollment :
150 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03368755
Start Date
January 8 2018
End Date
January 30 2022
Last Update
April 28 2021
Active Locations (1)
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University Hospital of Patras
Pátrai, Greece, 26442