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Nutritional Status and Body Composition in Children With Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Prospective Cohort Study
In Brief
An observational study evaluating Assesment of nutritional status and body composition for Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Completed, enrolled 72 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Malnutrition and growth retardation are common in children with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), especially in Crohn's Disease (CD). Malnutrition is associated with disease type, anatomical location, severity of disease and age of patient. Recently, it is reported that almost all children with CD and half with Ulcerative Colitis (UC) have reduced lean mass, however, body fat alteration are not well defined. The aim of this prospective and observational study was to evaluate nutritional and growth status and body composition of children with IBD using anthropometric measurement and bioelectrical impedance during 1 year follow-up.
Study Details
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Interventions
At the time of enrollment and after 1 year, anthropometric measurements and assessment of body composition by bioelectrical impedance will be performed for each child