Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Constitutional Growth Delay
Conditions
Brief summary
The aim of the our study is to investigate whether there is an increased incidence of ADHD ( based on self reports and questionnaires) among children with short stature due to constitutional growth delay (CGD) in comparison with children with Familial short stature.
Detailed description
Filling out the study questionnaire by ADHD diagnosed and suspected children (have a positive DBDRS (Disruptive Behavior Disorders Rating Scale Questionnaire) result) who were referred to the pediatric endocrine clinic of our hospital for short statue evaluation. The study questionnaire will be filled by child's guardian. The study and the DBDRS questionnaires will be filled only after obtaining an informed consent. The required data including growth statistics, age at puberty, bone age and other relevant data will be collected from the child's medical records. The data on patients will be processed anonymously.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Meir Medical Center
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
4 Years to 18 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* undergo evaluation and follow-up due to short stature caused by either CGD or Familial short stature
Exclusion criteria
* Children with short stature due to other reasons such as hormonal disorders (thyroid disorders, growth hormone deficiency), genetic syndromes
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| incidence of ADHD among children with short stature due to constitutional growth delay (CGD) in comparison with children with Familial short stature | single point in time during the visit at the endocrine clinic |
Outcome results
None listed