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Serum Alkaline Phosphatase Levels In Healthy Turkish Children

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Alkaline Phosphatase Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Registration Number
NCT06689709
Lead Sponsor
Emine Hafize
Brief Summary

Alkaline phosphatase (ALP), is a metalloenzyme of the plasma membrane. Serum ALP levels in children are closely related to age and gender, many commercial test kits being used in hospitals, are only offering reference values for adults. The aim of this study is to determine serum ALP levels regarding to age, gender and pubertal stage.

Detailed Description

Alkaline phosphatase (ALP), is a metalloenzyme of the plasma membrane. Serum ALP levels in children are closely related to age and gender, many commercial test kits being used in hospitals, are only offering reference values for adults. The aim of this study is to determine serum ALP levels regarding to age, gender and pubertal stage Methods: This stuy has been proceeded on children, who have no history for a chronic diseasse or medication and attending to the Keçiören Education and Research Hospital Pediatric Policlinic for routine control between September 2012-September 2013. In order to determine the serum Alkaline Phosphatase levels in children, 1063 (511 male, 552 female) patients were incorporated. Ca, P and vitamin D levels were also evaluated. The ranges of serum ALP levels in both genders according to age has been determined.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
1000
Inclusion Criteria
  • healthy
  • Without chronic diseases
Exclusion Criteria
  • With chronic diseases

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Serum Alp Levels In Healthy Turkish Children1 year

mean ALP level was determined for each age and sex and minimum and maximum levels were established.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Vitamin D insufficiency1 year

Regarding their child hood stage, vitamin D insufficiency were established.

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