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Study in Children With the Diagnosis of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH) and Oesophageal Atresia (EA)

Completed
Conditions
Oesophageal Atresia
Diaphragmatic Hernia
Registration Number
NCT02466451
Lead Sponsor
Stefania La Grutta, MD
Brief Summary

Observational longitudinal study in children operated at birth on diaphragmatic hernia and/or oesophageal atresia : assessment of lung function parameters; assessment of quality of life and cognitive development; assessment of stress parenting and strategies of adaptation.

Detailed Description

Observational longitudinal study in children operated at birth on diaphragmatic hernia and/or oesophageal atresia : assessment of lung function parameters; assessment of quality of life and cognitive development; assessment of stress parenting and strategies of adaptation.

Tools: Anamnestic-clinical questionnaire, Spirometry, Plethysmography, Fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) assessment (oral and alveolar ), 6-minutes walk test (WT 6'), Prick tests, Quality of life in children questionnaire(KINDL, quality of life), Psychological test for cognitive development (Raven Matrices)

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
33
Inclusion Criteria
  • Children operated at birth on diaphragmatic hernia and/or oesophageal atresia
  • Written informed consent, signed by parents
Exclusion Criteria
  • Children that have had infections in the last 4 weeks
  • Children with ongoing diseases
  • Children that take drugs able to modify the lung function

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Pulmonary Function Test1 year

Spirometry

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Quality of Life1 year

QoL Questionnaire

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