cystic fibrosis iron status sputum iron
Conditions
Interventions
According to our actual standard protocol, all children with CF undergo an annual check-up in the Juliana children’s hospital. During this check-up we perform a pulmonary function test in children >6
Sponsors
Peformers: Juliana Children's Hospital
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Male and female children, aged 0-18 years; 2. Diagnosed with CF based on accepted clinical criteria; typical clinical history, altered pulmonary function, elevated levels of sodium and chloride in repeated sweat test; 3. Written informed consent from parents/guardian and children themselves if >12 years.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Children with a history of haemoptysis within the preceding month are excluded from sputum analysis.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Serum and sputum iron content. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Demographics; 2. Pulmonary function test; 3. Dietary information; 4. Clinical severity of disease; 5. Infections; 6. Medication; 7. Anthropometry. | — |
Contacts
Public ContactLieke Uijterschout
Juliana Kinderziekenhuis Sportlaan 600
Outcome results
None listed