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Prevalence and Natural History of Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders Among At-risk Infants.
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS
Summary
The goal of this observational study is to learn about the prevalence and characteristics of functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGID) in at risk infants (former preterm infants and those with birth asphyxia) during the first 2 years of life. The main questions it aims to answer are: * evaluate the prevalence of symptoms related to gastro-esophageal reflux (GER), of functional gastrointestinal disorders during the first 2 years of life * describe growth parameters during follow-up up to the corrected age of 2 years Participants will be assessed clinically and with a structured questionnaire based on the Rome IV criteria to describe FGID.
Official title: Prospective Assessment of the Prevalence and Natural History of Gastroesophageal Reflux and Functional Gastro-intestinal Disorders Among At-risk Infants
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
3 Months - 24 Months
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
71
Start Date
2022-05-20
Completion Date
2025-09-30
Last Updated
2025-03-11
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Questionnaire, clinical examination
At each follow up visit, a clinical examination and anthropometric evaluation will be performed. Parents will fill a structured questionnaire to describe the occurrence and characteristics of functional gastrointestinal disorders.
Locations (1)
Fondazione Policlinico Gemelli IRCCS
Roma, Italy