Oral Manifestations in Egyptian Children With Short Stature

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age6-12
SponsorCairo University

About this trial

Children with short stature have been reported to show a higher prevalence of enamel hypoplasia, delayed tooth eruption, and malocclusion compared to children of normal growth status

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

• - Egyptian children aged 6-12 years.

- Diagnosed with short stature (height-for-age < -2 SD based on WHO standards).

- Diagnosed and confirmed by a pediatric endocrinologist.

- Age- and sex-matched children with normal height (height-for-age between -1 and +1 SD).

Disqualifiers

1- Presence of syndromic conditions (e.g., Turner syndrome, Down syndrome).

2- Chronic diseases (e.g., renal, cardiac, or endocrine conditions other than idiopathic short stature).

3- Long-term medication use known to affect growth or oral development.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Not listed

Trial groups

2 Participants
are grouped into 2 trial groups

Locations

This trial has no locations

Sponsors and collaborators