Malnutrition's effect on liver and spleen stiffness in kids
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study measures how malnutrition affects liver and spleen stiffness (tissue hardness) in children using a non-invasive ultrasound test called elastography. It compares these measurements between malnourished children and healthy children to understand potential organ changes.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 6 and 18 years old.
- Your child has been diagnosed with malnutrition using World Health Organization criteria (for the malnutrition group).
- Your child has no chronic illnesses like liver disease, diabetes, or a weakened immune system.
- Your child has not had surgery on their liver or spleen.
- Your child can lie still and cooperate during the elastography measurement.
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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