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The purpose of this multi-center observational study is to better understand how Crohn’s disease affects growth in children and why its effects on growth differ between boys and girls. Researchers’ ultimate aim is to improve care of pediatric patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
Subject to certain exclusion criteria, this study is accepting newly diagnosed or existing Crohn’s disease patients of both genders. Boys: Ages 8 to 15 years Girls: Ages 7 to 13 years
Potential participants have an initial screening visit to determine eligibility. This visit includes asking questions about medical history, height and weight measurements and an X-ray of the child’s left hand to determine bone age.
Eligible participants will have study visits every 6 months for 2 years. Each visits includes updates to medical history, laboratory assessments, and height and weight measurements. At some visits, participants will complete food journals with the help of their parent or guardian. At the end of year 1 and the end of year 2, participants will also have their left hand X-ray repeated to see how their bones are growing. Visits: 5 Duration: About 2 years
Crohn’s Disease Inflammatory Bowel Disease Gastroenterology Research
David Keljo, MD
For more information about the study or enrollment, please contact: Kathleen Calabro RN, BSN 412-692-6092 or Amy Bookser, RN 412-692-8453
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Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC One Children’s Hospital Way 4401 Penn Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15224
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