Comparing thyroid hormone drugs for babies with low thyroid
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Genetic & congenital, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study compares two types of levothyroxine (a thyroid hormone medicine) to see which works better for newborns and children with congenital hypothyroidism (a condition where the thyroid gland doesn't work properly from birth). If your child was diagnosed early and lives in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy, this trial may help find the best treatment.
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Who can take part
- Your baby tested positive for congenital hypothyroidism on a newborn screening test
- You live in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy
- Your child started levothyroxine treatment within the first month of life at a specific hospital in Bologna
- Your child is 11 years old or younger at the time of joining
- You and your child (if old enough) agree to take part by signing a consent form
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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