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Assessment of Cardiac and Carotid Ultrasound Measurements in a Cohort of Healthy Children in Italy
Sponsor: IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna
Summary
This observational ambispective cohort study aims to establish reference values for cardiac structure and function, coronary artery dimensions, and carotid intima-media thickness (cIMT) in a healthy pediatric population living in Italy. Healthy children aged 0-18 years undergoing cardiologic evaluation will be enrolled. Echocardiographic and carotid ultrasound parameters will be collected together with anthropometric and demographic data. The study includes both retrospective and prospective cohorts.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
0 Years - 18 Years
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
1400
Start Date
2026-03-17
Completion Date
2031-12-31
Last Updated
2026-06-24
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Locations (1)
IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero - Universitaria di Bologna, U.O. Pediatria
Bologna, Bologna, Italy