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Autoimmune Hyperthyroidism in Prepubertal Children
Sponsor: IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele
Summary
The investigators propose a multicenter retrospective study to assess clinical, biochemical, and auxological characteristics at diagnosis and during follow-up in a cohort of Caucasian pediatric patients diagnosed with autoimmune hyperthyroidism before puberty. These prepubertal patients will be compared with a control group of post-pubertal patients with Graves' disease. This study aims to enhance the understanding of autoimmune hyperthyroidism in prepubertal patients by providing a detailed evaluation of disease onset, therapeutic response, and growth-related outcomes. The inclusion of a carefully matched post-pubertal control group will allow for robust comparative analysis and identification of age-dependent clinical patterns and prognostic indicators, ultimately supporting more tailored and effective management strategies in pediatric populations at this particular age.
Official title: Autoimmune Hyperthyroidism in Prepubertal Children With Onset Before 6 Years of Age: Characteristics at Diagnosis and Follow-Up Trends.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
2 Years - 18 Years
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
100
Start Date
2026-01-01
Completion Date
2026-12
Last Updated
2026-04-22
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
restrospective observational study
we collect clinical, hormonal and follow up data and compare data in prepubertal and pubertal patients affected by autoimmune hyperthyroidism
Locations (1)
IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele
Milan, Italy, Italy