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Celiac Disease and Quality of Life in Children and Adolescents (CeliaQLife)
Led by Oslo University Hospital · Updated on 2024-08-23
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Participants Needed
2
Research Sites
N/A
Total Duration
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Sponsors
O
Oslo University Hospital
Lead Sponsor
U
University of Oslo
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This research aims to learn about the nutritional status and quality of life in children and adolescents with celiac disease compared to healthy children. Celiac disease is often diagnosed in childhood and requires a lifelong gluten-free diet, which can impact both physical health and emotional well-being. The study seeks to better understand these effects to help support children managing this condition. Participants include children diagnosed with celiac disease who follow a gluten-free diet and healthy children who eat a regular diet. Nutritional assessment involves a 24-hour dietary recall, blood tests for vitamin and mineral levels, and samples of feces and urine to detect gluten exposure. Body measurements such as weight, height, bone mineral density, and body composition will also be taken using dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA). Quality of life will be evaluated using the PedsQL questionnaire. During the study, each participant will be assessed once between August 2024 and December 2025. Researchers will measure iron deficiency by analyzing hemoglobin and ferritin levels in both groups, comparing the prevalence between children with celiac disease and healthy children. Other assessments include interviews about diet adherence and detailed nutritional evaluations. This observational study will help inform better health and well-being strategies for children on a gluten-free diet.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Celiac Disease and Quality of Life in Children and Adolescents (CeliaQLife)
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Children aged 6 to 18 years
- Eating a regular diet
- Children diagnosed with celiac disease on a gluten-free diet or healthy children on a regular diet
You will not qualify if you...
History of severe allergic reactions to study medication Currently pregnant or breastfeeding Recent participation in another clinical trial within the last 30 days Presence of uncontrolled medical conditions that could affect safety
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 1 day
Participants undergo assessments to measure dietary intake, vitamin and mineral status, gluten exposure, adherence to a gluten-free diet, growth measurements, bone mineral density, body composition, and quality of life.
1 visit (in-person)
Trial Site Locations
Total: 2 locations
1
Oslo University Hospital
Oslo, Norway, 0372
Actively Recruiting
2
University of Oslo
Oslo, Norway, 0372
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Research Team
C
Cathrine Aa Strandskogen, MSc
J
Janne A Kvammen, Phd
How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
N/A
Primary Purpose
N/A
Number of Arms
2
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