Nutritional Status in Children With Down Syndrome

To evaluate the nutritional status of children with Down's syndrome and to determine the prevalence of nutritional deficiencies among those children.

To discuss factors associated with their nutritional status, such as dietary habits and comorbid health conditions.

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Key information

Conditions

Down Syndrome Abnormalities, Multiple Chromosome Disorders Congenital Abnormalities Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities Genetic Diseases, Inborn Intellectual Disability Nervous System Diseases Neurobehavioral Manifestations Neurologic Manifestations

Age range

2 year–5 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Assiut university child hospital

Asyut, Egypt

Who can participate

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Clinical diagnosis of children with Down's syndrome Age between 2- 5 years of both sexes

Exclusion criteria

Children diagnosed with any other chronic illness or any other medical problem

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

Weight

Time frame: Baseline

Body weight of children with Down syndrome will be measured in kilograms using a calibrated scale by trained personnel.
Height

Time frame: Baseline

Height of children with Down syndrome will be measured in centimeters using a calibrated stadiometer by trained personnel.
Body Mass Index (BMI)

Time frame: Baseline

BMI will be calculated using the formula: weight (kg) divided by height in meters squared (m²). Nutritional status will be classified based on WHO Child Growth Standards (underweight, normal weight, overweight, etc.).

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Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Assiut University

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Registry information

Official study title

Assessment of Nutritional Status and Detection of Nutritional Deficiencies in Children With Down Syndrome

Acronym: DS

Important dates

Study start: 2025
Primary completion: 2026
Study completion: 2026
First posted: May 25, 2025
Registry last updated: May 25, 2025

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