Measurement of Hormonal Concentration in Chylothorax Fluid in Infants With Congenital Chylothorax

• Conditions: Congenital Chylothorax

• Registration Number: NCT00267345
• Lead Sponsor: Sheba Medical Center

Brief Summary

Late onset Hypothyroidism was found in infant with congenital hypothyroidism. The hypothesis is that infants with congenital hypothyroidism may lose thyroxin and other hormones via the chylothorax fluid causing transient hypothyroidism. In this study hormonal concentration will be measured in the chyle as well as hormonal serum level.

Detailed Description

Late onset Hypothyroidism was found in infant with congenital hypothyroidism. The hypothesis is that infants with congenital hypothyroidism may lose thyroxin and other hormones via the chylothorax fluid causing transient hypothyroidism. In this study hormonal concentration will be measured in the chyle as well as hormonal serum level.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2005-03
• Study First Submitted: 2005-12-19
• Study First Submitted QC: 2005-12-19
• Study First Posted: 2005-12-20
• Status Verified: 2006-01
• Last Update Submitted: 2007-02-28
• Last Update Posted: 2007-03-01
• Study Completion: 2007-10

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: UNKNOWN
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 15

Inclusion Criteria

• Infants with congenital chylothorax requiring thorax drain

Exclusion Criteria

• none

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Sheba Medical Center; 🇮🇱 Ramat-Gan, Israel