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Anthropometric Measurements in Children Having Transfusion-dependent Beta Thalassemia

NCT03947632 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 367

Last updated 2019-05-13

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Summary

The aim of this study was to determine the anthropometric measurements in transfusion-dependent β-thalassemia children in Pakistan. The secondary aim was to correlate serum ferritin with the physical growth

Conditions

  • Beta Thalassemia Major

Interventions

DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

serum ferritin and hemoglobin test

Five milliliter of blood samples were collected in two tubes (ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid and gel) at Fatimid foundation by a trained phlebotomist prior to blood transfusion to determine hemoglobin and serum ferritin.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Aga Khan University

    lead OTHER

Eligibility

Min Age
5 Years
Max Age
17 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2013-01-01
Primary Completion
2014-12-31
Completion
2014-12-31

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