Diagnosis and Follow-up of Patients With Subclinical Hypothyroidism (CHRO1)

July 5, 2007 updated by: Zhejiang University
Long term follow-up of the patients with delayed TSH elevation or subclinical hypothyroidism has been seldom reported. The purpose of this study was to explore the diagnostic criteria for subclinical hypothyroidism and the initial dosage of L-thyroxine through long-term follow up for infants with subclinical hypothyroidism ，and evaluate the curative effect.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Detailed Description

Long term follow-up of the patients with delayed TSH elevation or subclinical hypothyroidism has been seldom reported. The purpose of this study was to explore the diagnostic criteria for subclinical hypothyroidism and the initial dosage of L-thyroxine through long-term follow up for infants with hyperthyrotropinemia，and evaluate the curative effect.All live-born neonates in province took part in the screening program from October, 1999 to September ,2006. Laboratory tests are performed as a time resolved fluoro-immunoassay (TRFIA). TSH is measured with a cut-off > 9 mU/L. The diagnostic standard for subclinical hypothyroidism was: TSH ≥ 20 mU/L, T3 and T4 normal or low-normal ,or TSH > 5.6 mU/L and < 20 mU/L on initial determination and on follow-up or TSH levels increase on follow-up and/or gradually declining T4 levels.L-Thyroxine was administered for substitution therapy. After 2 years therapy，allround evaluation was performed. Compare the correlation to effects with different level of TSH、starting time of therapy and environment. Compare the effects between subclinical、temporary and permanent hypothyroidism.

Study Type

Observational

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

No older than 5 years (CHILD)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

N/A

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • The diagnostic standard for manifest hypothyroidism and subclinical hypothyroidism was defined as follows:

    • Hypothyroidism - TSH > 40 mU/L and T3 and T4 below the reference range or TSH > 40 mU/L, T3 normal and T4 below the reference range [2]
    • Subclinical hypothyroidism - TSH ≥ 20 mU/L, T3 and T4 normal or low-normal or TSH > 5.6 mU/L and < 20 mU/L on initial determination and on follow-up or TSH levels increase on follow-up and/or gradually declining T4 levels.

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Sponsor

Zhejiang University

Investigators

  • Study Director: zhengyan Zhao, doctor, Pediatric Society of the Chinese Medical Association

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

October 1, 1999

Study Completion (ACTUAL)

September 1, 2006

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

July 5, 2007

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 5, 2007

First Posted (ESTIMATE)

July 6, 2007

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (ESTIMATE)

July 6, 2007

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 5, 2007

Last Verified

July 1, 2007

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • no. 2002C23037

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