Measurement of Hormonal Concentration in Chylothorax Fluid in Infants With Congenital Chylothorax

February 28, 2007 updated by: Sheba Medical Center
Late onset Hypothyroidism was found in infant with congenital hypothyroidism. The hypothesis is that infants with congenital hypothyroidism may lose thyroxin and other hormones via the chylothorax fluid causing transient hypothyroidism. In this study hormonal concentration will be measured in the chyle as well as hormonal serum level.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Detailed Description

Late onset Hypothyroidism was found in infant with congenital hypothyroidism. The hypothesis is that infants with congenital hypothyroidism may lose thyroxin and other hormones via the chylothorax fluid causing transient hypothyroidism. In this study hormonal concentration will be measured in the chyle as well as hormonal serum level.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment

15

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Israel
      • Ramat-Gan, Israel, 52621
        • Recruiting
        • Sheba medical center
        • Contact:
        • Principal Investigator:
          • Ayala Maayan, MD

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

1 hour to 2 months (Child)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Infants with congenital chylothorax requiring thorax drain

Exclusion Criteria:

  • none

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Sheba Medical Center

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Jacob Kuint, MD, Sheba medical center

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

March 1, 2005

Study Completion

October 1, 2007

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

December 19, 2005

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

December 19, 2005

First Posted (Estimate)

December 20, 2005

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

March 1, 2007

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 28, 2007

Last Verified

January 1, 2006

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • SHEBA-05-3927-JK-CTIL

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