Study of the Nutritional, Metabolic, and Body Composition Profile in Children and Adolescents With Epidermolysis Bullosa

OBJECTIVES: I. Characterize the nutritional and metabolic profile of children and adolescents with epidermolysis bullosa.

II. Determine patterns of body composition in these patients. III. Determine the energy requirements of these patients by measuring resting energy expenditure.

IV. Assess protein nutrition by measuring lean body mass.

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Key information

Conditions

Epidermolysis Bullosa Congenital Abnormalities Congenital, Hereditary, and Neonatal Diseases and Abnormalities Disease Attributes Genetic Diseases, Inborn Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Rare Diseases Skin Abnormalities Skin Diseases Skin Diseases, Genetic Skin Diseases, Vesiculobullous Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases

Age range

0 year–18 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

About this study

PROTOCOL OUTLINE:

Data collected from a 5-day food diary are analyzed for protein, nutrient, and calorie intake. Nutritional, metabolic, and body composition are evaluated by indirect calorimetry, total body electrical conductivity, total body potassium, and lean body mass.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

PROTOCOL ENTRY CRITERIA:

Epidermolysis bullosa
Patient age: 2 months to 18 years

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)

Nih

Collaborators

Baylor College of Medicine

Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 1995
First posted: Feb 25, 2000
Registry last updated: Jun 24, 2005

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