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Impact of Malnutrition on Liver and Spleen Stiffness in Children Evaluated by Shear Wave Elastography
Led by Mehmet Akif AĞIR · Updated on 2025-04-17
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are investigating how malnutrition affects liver and spleen stiffness in children by using a non-invasive imaging method called shear wave elastography. This observational study includes two groups: children diagnosed with malnutrition based on World Health Organization criteria and healthy children matched by age and sex. The goal is to compare organ stiffness between these groups to better understand early tissue changes related to malnutrition in pediatric patients. Participants will undergo a shear wave elastography procedure performed by a pediatric radiologist following standardized ultrasound protocols. This test measures the stiffness of the liver and spleen to assess tissue properties. Both malnourished children and healthy controls will have these measurements taken during a single visit. Children involved in the study will be evaluated at one baseline time point where liver and spleen stiffness values are recorded. The radiologist performing the tests will not know the nutritional status of the participants to ensure unbiased results. The study aims to provide useful data on how malnutrition may change organ stiffness, potentially aiding future diagnosis or monitoring strategies. Participation will include the ultrasound elastography procedure and related assessments only.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Effect of Malnutrition on Liver and Spleen Stiffness in Children
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- 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)
You will not qualify if you...
- 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
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
Duration - Single time point assessment
Participants undergo shear wave elastography to measure liver and spleen stiffness using standardized ultrasound protocols performed by a pediatric radiologist.
1 visit (in-person)
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Selçuk University Faculty of Medicine
Konya, Konya, Turkey (Türkiye), 42130
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Research Team
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Mehmet Akif AGIR, Medical Doctor
How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
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Number of Arms
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