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Effect of Malnutrition on Liver and Spleen Stiffness in Children
Sponsor: Mehmet Akif AĞIR
Summary
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.
Official title: Impact of Malnutrition on Liver and Spleen Stiffness in Children Evaluated by Shear Wave Elastography
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
1 Month - 18 Years
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
300
Start Date
2025-04-10
Completion Date
2025-05-20
Last Updated
2025-04-17
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Shear Wave Elastography
Shear wave elastography will be used to measure liver and spleen stiffness in all participants. The procedure will be performed using standard ultrasound-based elastography protocols by a pediatric radiologist.
Locations (1)
Selçuk University Faculty of Medicine
Konya, Konya, Turkey (Türkiye)