Micronutrient Status in Pediatric Palliative Care

NCT ID: NCT06146452

Last Updated: 2024-04-25

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

Total Enrollment

249 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2023-10-01

Study Completion Date

2024-10-01

Brief Summary

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The goal of this observational study is to determine the micronutrient levels in patients in the Pediatric Palliative Care Clinic. The main question it aims to answer are:

• What is the frequency of micronutrient deficiencies in pediatric palliative care patients?

Detailed Description

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Palliative care is an important health service provided with a multidisciplinary approach to improve the quality of life of children with progressive and life-threatening diseases and to manage symptoms effectively. This service aims to provide children with a good life experience by meeting the physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of patients and their families.

Micronutrients contain important nutritional components such as vitamins, minerals and other nutrients that are essential for maintaining normal functions of the body. Micronutrient deficiencies affect at least half of children under five years of age. In a study conducted in pediatric oncology patients, micronutrient deficiency was shown to have a frequency of 74%, and selenium deficiency in particular negatively affected clinical outcomes. Contrary to recommended nutrient intakes (RNI) and expert opinion for healthy children, evidence-based recommendations for micronutrient requirements in critically ill children are not available. However, in pediatric palliative care, if the nutritional history indicates inadequate nutritional intake and/or growth indicates malnutrition, nutritional deficiencies that may have systemic effects, such as iron and vitamin B12 deficiency, need to be investigated.

This article aims to fill the gap in the literature by determining the micronutrient levels of pediatric palliative care patients hospitalized in the Pediatric Palliative Care Clinic. The research aims to contribute to a better understanding of the nutritional needs of patients in pediatric palliative care and to direct treatment approaches more effectively.

Conditions

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Palliative Care Micronutrients Pediatric

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

CASE_ONLY

Study Time Perspective

RETROSPECTIVE

Study Groups

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Pediatric palliative care

pediatric palliative care patients hospitalized in the Pediatric Palliative Care Clinic

Not

Intervention Type OTHER

Not

Interventions

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Not

Not

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Hospitalized in a pediatric palliative care service

Exclusion Criteria

* Patients who are hospitalized without having chronic, complex, progressive or life-threatening diseases (for off-label reasons)
Minimum Eligible Age

1 Month

Maximum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Dr. Behcet Uz Children's Hospital

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Derşan Onur

Principal Investigator

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Derşan Onur

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Dr. Behcet Uz Children's Hospital

Locations

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Dr. Behcet Uz Children's Hospital

Izmir, , Turkey (Türkiye)

Site Status

Countries

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Turkey (Türkiye)

References

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Revuelta Iniesta R, Gerasimidis K, Paciarotti I, McKenzie JM, Brougham MF, Wilson DC. Micronutrient status influences clinical outcomes of paediatric cancer patients during treatment: A prospective cohort study. Clin Nutr. 2021 May;40(5):2923-2935. doi: 10.1016/j.clnu.2021.03.020. Epub 2021 Mar 20.

Reference Type RESULT
PMID: 33964502 (View on PubMed)

Marino LV, Valla FV, Beattie RM, Verbruggen SCAT. Micronutrient status during paediatric critical illness: A scoping review. Clin Nutr. 2020 Dec;39(12):3571-3593. doi: 10.1016/j.clnu.2020.04.015. Epub 2020 Apr 22.

Reference Type RESULT
PMID: 32371094 (View on PubMed)

Verbov J. More consultant dermatologists are needed. J R Coll Physicians Lond. 1990 Jul;24(3):249. No abstract available.

Reference Type RESULT
PMID: 2213683 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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PPC Micronutrient

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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