Endoscopy for children with poor growth
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial looks at using endoscopy to find gut problems in children who aren't growing well (failure to thrive). The goal is to see if digestive issues are causing the poor growth and maybe find ways to help.
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Who can take part
- Children aged 6 months to 18 years.
- Weight-for-age below the 5th percentile or a significant drop in growth, confirmed on two measurements.
- Symptoms like ongoing vomiting, diarrhea (with or without blood), stomach pain, or gastrointestinal bleeding.
- No known genetic, heart, kidney, or hormonal condition causing the poor growth.
- Safely able to undergo endoscopy and anesthesia.
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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