Status: Recruiting
Effect of Malnutrition on Liver and Spleen Stiffness in Children
This prospective observational study aims to evaluate the effect of malnutrition on liver and spleen stiffness in children using shear wave elastography. Two groups of participants will be enrolled: children diagnosed with malnutrition and age-matched healthy controls. Organ stiffness measurements will be compared between the two groups to assess the impact of malnutrition on liver and spleen tissue properties.
Participants needed: 300
Trial details
Age: 1-18Biological sex: AllType: ObservationalSponsor: Mehmet Akif AĞIRUpdated: Apr 17, 2025Locations: 1
Eligibility criteria
Children aged 6 to 18 years. [+2]
Children with chronic diseases (e.g., liver disease, diabetes, immunocompromised... [+2]