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The State of Sexual Development in Children With Inherited Epidermolysis Bullosa

Conditions
Puberty Disorders
Dermatologic Disease
Epidermolysis Bullosa, Junctional
Kindler Syndrome
Hormone Disturbance
Epidermolysis Bullosa
Epidermolysis Bullosa Dystrophica
Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex
Interventions
Diagnostic Test: Biochemical study of hormone levels
Diagnostic Test: Ultrasound examination
Radiation: Radiography of the hands
Behavioral: Consultation of a medical psychologist
Registration Number
NCT05033574
Lead Sponsor
National Medical Research Center for Children's Health, Russian Federation
Brief Summary

The aim of the study is to determine the state of sexual development in patients with inherited epidermolysis bullosa; the study is planned to include boys and girls aged 8 to 18 years with a diagnosis of epidermolysis bullosa simplex, junctional epidermolysis bullosa, Kindler syndrome.

Detailed Description

Determination of sexual development in children with various types of inherited epidermolysis bullosa using clinical, laboratory and instrumental methods for diagnosing the condition.

Phenotyping of patients with inherited epidermolysis bullosa, taking into account their physical and sexual development, indicators of self-attitude and socialization.

Development of algorithms for individual care for patients with inherited epidermolysis bullosa, including an assessment of the psychological state at different age stages (primary school and adolescence), the volume and form of psychological and pedagogical assistance in complex rehabilitation.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
UNKNOWN
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
50
Inclusion Criteria
  1. Male and female patients from 8 to 18 years of age with an established diagnosis of epidermolysis bullosa simplex, junctional epidermolysis bullosa, dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa, Kindler syndrome.
Exclusion Criteria
  1. Hypergonadotropic hypogonadism;
  2. previous treatment with sex steroids or gonadotropins;
  3. the presence of endocrine diseases (hypothyroidism, hypercorticism, hyperprolactinemia, diabetes mellitus);
  4. the presence of chronic somatic diseases that are not complications of inherited epidermolysis bullosa (bronchopulmonary diseases, cardiovascular diseases, diseases of the urinary system, diseases of the gastrointestinal tract).

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Prepubescent and pubertal boys with an established diagnosis of epidermolysis bullosa dystrophicBiochemical study of hormone levelsMale patients aged 8 to 18 years with a diagnosis of epidermolysis bullosa dystrophic. Based on the results of diagnostic methods, further division of patients into prepubertal and pubertal periods of puberty is planned.
Prepubescent and pubertal girls with an established diagnosis of junctional epidermolysis bullosaUltrasound examinationFemale patients aged 8 to 18 years with a diagnosis of junctional epidermolysis bullosa. Based on the results of diagnostic methods, further division of patients into prepubertal and pubertal periods of puberty is planned.
Prepubescent and pubertal boys with an established diagnosis of epidermolysis bullosa dystrophicUltrasound examinationMale patients aged 8 to 18 years with a diagnosis of epidermolysis bullosa dystrophic. Based on the results of diagnostic methods, further division of patients into prepubertal and pubertal periods of puberty is planned.
Prepubescent and pubertal girls with an established diagnosis of epidermolysis bullosa dystrophicBiochemical study of hormone levelsFemale patients aged 8 to 18 years with a diagnosis of epidermolysis bullosa dystrophic. Based on the results of diagnostic methods, further division of patients into prepubertal and pubertal periods of puberty is planned.
Prepubescent and pubertal girls with an established diagnosis of epidermolysis bullosa dystrophicUltrasound examinationFemale patients aged 8 to 18 years with a diagnosis of epidermolysis bullosa dystrophic. Based on the results of diagnostic methods, further division of patients into prepubertal and pubertal periods of puberty is planned.
Prepubescent and pubertal girls with an established diagnosis of epidermolysis bullosa simplexBiochemical study of hormone levelsFemale patients aged 8 to 18 years with a diagnosis of epidermolysis bullosa simplex. Based on the results of diagnostic methods, further division of patients into prepubertal and pubertal periods of puberty is planned.
Prepubescent and pubertal girls with an established diagnosis of junctional epidermolysis bullosaConsultation of a medical psychologistFemale patients aged 8 to 18 years with a diagnosis of junctional epidermolysis bullosa. Based on the results of diagnostic methods, further division of patients into prepubertal and pubertal periods of puberty is planned.
Prepubescent and pubertal girls with an established diagnosis of Kindler syndromeUltrasound examinationFemale patients aged 8 to 18 years with a diagnosis of Kindler syndrome. Based on the results of diagnostic methods, further division of patients into prepubertal and pubertal periods of puberty is planned.
Prepubescent and pubertal girls with an established diagnosis of Kindler syndromeRadiography of the handsFemale patients aged 8 to 18 years with a diagnosis of Kindler syndrome. Based on the results of diagnostic methods, further division of patients into prepubertal and pubertal periods of puberty is planned.
Prepubescent and pubertal boys with an established diagnosis of epidermolysis bullosa dystrophicConsultation of a medical psychologistMale patients aged 8 to 18 years with a diagnosis of epidermolysis bullosa dystrophic. Based on the results of diagnostic methods, further division of patients into prepubertal and pubertal periods of puberty is planned.
Prepubescent and pubertal girls with an established diagnosis of epidermolysis bullosa simplexUltrasound examinationFemale patients aged 8 to 18 years with a diagnosis of epidermolysis bullosa simplex. Based on the results of diagnostic methods, further division of patients into prepubertal and pubertal periods of puberty is planned.
Prepubescent and pubertal girls with an established diagnosis of junctional epidermolysis bullosaBiochemical study of hormone levelsFemale patients aged 8 to 18 years with a diagnosis of junctional epidermolysis bullosa. Based on the results of diagnostic methods, further division of patients into prepubertal and pubertal periods of puberty is planned.
Prepubescent and pubertal girls with an established diagnosis of Kindler syndromeBiochemical study of hormone levelsFemale patients aged 8 to 18 years with a diagnosis of Kindler syndrome. Based on the results of diagnostic methods, further division of patients into prepubertal and pubertal periods of puberty is planned.
Prepubescent and pubertal boys with an established diagnosis of epidermolysis bullosa simplexBiochemical study of hormone levelsMale patients aged 8 to 18 years with a diagnosis of epidermolysis bullosa simplex. Based on the results of diagnostic methods, further division of patients into prepubertal and pubertal periods of puberty is planned.
Prepubescent and pubertal girls with an established diagnosis of epidermolysis bullosa simplexRadiography of the handsFemale patients aged 8 to 18 years with a diagnosis of epidermolysis bullosa simplex. Based on the results of diagnostic methods, further division of patients into prepubertal and pubertal periods of puberty is planned.
Prepubescent and pubertal girls with an established diagnosis of epidermolysis bullosa simplexConsultation of a medical psychologistFemale patients aged 8 to 18 years with a diagnosis of epidermolysis bullosa simplex. Based on the results of diagnostic methods, further division of patients into prepubertal and pubertal periods of puberty is planned.
Prepubescent and pubertal girls with an established diagnosis of junctional epidermolysis bullosaRadiography of the handsFemale patients aged 8 to 18 years with a diagnosis of junctional epidermolysis bullosa. Based on the results of diagnostic methods, further division of patients into prepubertal and pubertal periods of puberty is planned.
Prepubescent and pubertal girls with an established diagnosis of epidermolysis bullosa dystrophicRadiography of the handsFemale patients aged 8 to 18 years with a diagnosis of epidermolysis bullosa dystrophic. Based on the results of diagnostic methods, further division of patients into prepubertal and pubertal periods of puberty is planned.
Prepubescent and pubertal boys with an established diagnosis of epidermolysis bullosa simplexRadiography of the handsMale patients aged 8 to 18 years with a diagnosis of epidermolysis bullosa simplex. Based on the results of diagnostic methods, further division of patients into prepubertal and pubertal periods of puberty is planned.
Prepubescent and pubertal boys with an established diagnosis of junctional epidermolysis bullosaUltrasound examinationMale patients aged 8 to 18 years with a diagnosis of junctional epidermolysis bullosa. Based on the results of diagnostic methods, further division of patients into prepubertal and pubertal periods of puberty is planned.
Prepubescent and pubertal boys with an established diagnosis of junctional epidermolysis bullosaConsultation of a medical psychologistMale patients aged 8 to 18 years with a diagnosis of junctional epidermolysis bullosa. Based on the results of diagnostic methods, further division of patients into prepubertal and pubertal periods of puberty is planned.
Prepubescent and pubertal girls with an established diagnosis of epidermolysis bullosa dystrophicConsultation of a medical psychologistFemale patients aged 8 to 18 years with a diagnosis of epidermolysis bullosa dystrophic. Based on the results of diagnostic methods, further division of patients into prepubertal and pubertal periods of puberty is planned.
Prepubescent and pubertal girls with an established diagnosis of Kindler syndromeConsultation of a medical psychologistFemale patients aged 8 to 18 years with a diagnosis of Kindler syndrome. Based on the results of diagnostic methods, further division of patients into prepubertal and pubertal periods of puberty is planned.
Prepubescent and pubertal boys with an established diagnosis of epidermolysis bullosa simplexUltrasound examinationMale patients aged 8 to 18 years with a diagnosis of epidermolysis bullosa simplex. Based on the results of diagnostic methods, further division of patients into prepubertal and pubertal periods of puberty is planned.
Prepubescent and pubertal boys with an established diagnosis of epidermolysis bullosa simplexConsultation of a medical psychologistMale patients aged 8 to 18 years with a diagnosis of epidermolysis bullosa simplex. Based on the results of diagnostic methods, further division of patients into prepubertal and pubertal periods of puberty is planned.
Prepubescent and pubertal boys with an established diagnosis of junctional epidermolysis bullosaRadiography of the handsMale patients aged 8 to 18 years with a diagnosis of junctional epidermolysis bullosa. Based on the results of diagnostic methods, further division of patients into prepubertal and pubertal periods of puberty is planned.
Prepubescent and pubertal boys with an established diagnosis of Kindler epidermolysis bullosaBiochemical study of hormone levelsMale patients aged 8 to 18 years with a diagnosis of Kindler syndrome. Based on the results of diagnostic methods, further division of patients into prepubertal and pubertal periods of puberty is planned.
Prepubescent and pubertal boys with an established diagnosis of junctional epidermolysis bullosaBiochemical study of hormone levelsMale patients aged 8 to 18 years with a diagnosis of junctional epidermolysis bullosa. Based on the results of diagnostic methods, further division of patients into prepubertal and pubertal periods of puberty is planned.
Prepubescent and pubertal boys with an established diagnosis of epidermolysis bullosa dystrophicRadiography of the handsMale patients aged 8 to 18 years with a diagnosis of epidermolysis bullosa dystrophic. Based on the results of diagnostic methods, further division of patients into prepubertal and pubertal periods of puberty is planned.
Prepubescent and pubertal boys with an established diagnosis of Kindler epidermolysis bullosaUltrasound examinationMale patients aged 8 to 18 years with a diagnosis of Kindler syndrome. Based on the results of diagnostic methods, further division of patients into prepubertal and pubertal periods of puberty is planned.
Prepubescent and pubertal boys with an established diagnosis of Kindler epidermolysis bullosaRadiography of the handsMale patients aged 8 to 18 years with a diagnosis of Kindler syndrome. Based on the results of diagnostic methods, further division of patients into prepubertal and pubertal periods of puberty is planned.
Prepubescent and pubertal boys with an established diagnosis of Kindler epidermolysis bullosaConsultation of a medical psychologistMale patients aged 8 to 18 years with a diagnosis of Kindler syndrome. Based on the results of diagnostic methods, further division of patients into prepubertal and pubertal periods of puberty is planned.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Determination of the state of functional activity of the sex glands in children with various types of inherited epidermplysis bullosa by the method of biochemical study of the level of sex hormones1 day

Determination of serum levels of sex hormones in patients (luteinizing hormone, follicle-stimulating hormone, estradiol, total testosterone).

Assessment of the state of sexual development of children with various types of inherited epidermolysis bullosa using the Tanner scale1 day

The endocrinologist's assessment of pubertal development in boys and girls using the Tanner Scale

Determination of additional hormonal indicators1 day

Determination of blood levels of adrenocorticotropic hormone, cortisol, dehydroepiandrosterone-sulfate, 17-hydroxyprogesterone, prolactin, insulin, thyrotropic hormone, triiodothyronine and thyroxine.

Functional development and morphometric parameters of the genital glands in children with various types of inherited epidermolysis bullosa by ultrasound diagnostics1 day

Ultrasound examination of pelvic organs in girls and scrotal organs in boys to determine morphometric indices.

The state of bone age in children with various types of inherited epidermolysis bullosa using X-ray examination of the hands1 day

Determination of bone and chronological age correspondence by radiography of the left wrist joint.

Determination of the psychological state of children with various types of inherited epidermolysis bullosa using the personality drawing technique of K. Machover1 day

Determination of the relationship between self-esteem and gender development in children with different types of hereditary epidermolysis bullosa using the personality drawing technique of K. Machover

Determination of the psychological state of children with various types of inherited epidermolysis bullosa using the Pearce-Harris scale1 day

Determination of the relationship between self-esteem and gender development in children with different types of hereditary epidermolysis bullosa using the Peirce-Harris scale

Determination of the psychological state of children with various types of inherited epidermolysis bullosa using the T. Aachenbach questionnaire1 day

Determination of the relationship between self-esteem and gender development in children with different types of hereditary epidermolysis bullosa using the T. Aachenbach questionnaire

Determination of the severity of the course of the disease in children with various types of inherited epidermolysis bullosa using EBDASI1 day

Determination of the severity of the course of the disease in children with various types of inherited epidermolysis bullosa using Epidermolysis Bullosa Disease Activity and Scarring Index (EBDASI)

Determination of the level of intellectual development in children with various types of inherited epidermolysis bullosa using D. Wexler's test1 day

Determination of the level of intellectual development and its components (verbal and non-verbal intelligence) in children with various types of inherited epidermolysis bullosa

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

National Medical Research Center for Children's Health

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Moscow, Russian Federation

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