Growth Evaluation, Health Promotion, and Clinical Management in Children and Adolescents With Thalassemia

Status: Recruiting
Location: See location...
Intervention Type: Behavioral
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

There are nearly 300,000 patients with severe or intermediate thalassemia in China. Growth retardation is the most significant health issue for children and adolescents with transfusion-dependent thalassemia (TDT), placing a substantial economic burden on their families and a serious social strain on the labor force. Investigating the growth and development of these children and adolescents, and establishing targeted intervention plans, holds significant social value for public health practice. 1. To screen and identify pediatric patients with growth problems by conducting growth and development assessments in high-incidence areas of China, including physical development, endocrine function, nutritional status, brain function and lifestyle behaviors. 2. Implement the MENBS clinical interventions for pediatric patients with growth problems, concentrating on the following areas: * Monitor: Continuously monitor health-related indicators through regular follow-up. * Education: Provide health education to improve the cognition of patients and their families. * Nutrition: Assess patients' nutritional risks and develop personalized diet plans. * Behavior: Recommend appropriate exercise plans to promote physical development. * Support: Conduct home visits, offer free clinics and establish a support network. 3. Repeat growth assessment for pediatric patients with growth problems after 1-year clinical interventions. 4. Evaluate the effectiveness of MENBS interventions by comparing changes in growth and development indicators.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Maximum Age: 18
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• Subjects diagnosed with transfusion-dependent thalassemia (TDT)

• Male or female age ≤18 years

• Subjects who are willing and able to provide written informed consent

Locations
Other Locations
China
Regenerative Medicine Center and Red Blood Cell Disorders Center
RECRUITING
Tianjin
Contact Information
Primary
Jingyu Zhao, MPH
zhaojingyu@ihcams.ac.cn
13752253515
Time Frame
Start Date: 2024-12-01
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-11-30
Participants
Target number of participants: 369
Treatments
Experimental: Pediatric patients with growth problems
We identify pediatric patients with growth problems by conducting growth and development assessments. Implement the MENBS clinical interventions for pediatric patients with growth problems.
Sponsors
Leads: Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China

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