Iron Status and Lung Function in Pediatric Asthma

March 4, 2022 updated by: Heba Omara, Ain Shams University

Iron Status and Its Relation to Lung Function in Pediatric Asthmatics

Iron has a variable role regarding asthma and respiratory function. In addition, iron deficiency may affect spirometry results in asthmatic children. So, we aimed to assess the effect of ion status on lung function in childhood asthma

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

This cross-sectional study included fifty asthmatic children in the age group of 6-16 years. Asthmatic patients were classified according to their complete blood count and iron profile into 2 groups: group 1; asthmatic children without iron deficiency anemia (IDA), group 2; asthmatic children with IDA. All patients underwent full history taking, clinical examination, laboratory investigations, asthma control test, and pulmonary function tests.

Pulmonary function testing was performed using standardized spirometry. Lung function was measured by forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1), forced vital capacity (FVC), FEV1/FVC, and maximal mid-expiratory flow (MMEF 25-75%) of FVC. both patients' groups are compared.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

50

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

  • Egypt
    • Lecturer/Instructor
      • Cairo, Lecturer/Instructor, Egypt, 11111111
        • Heba Omara

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

6 years to 16 years (Child)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Asthmatic children with and without iron deficiency anemia

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Confirmed diagnosis of bronchial asthma: The diagnosis of bronchial asthma in the studied children was based on clinical examination The diagnosis of iron deficiency anemia was supported by criteria provided and updated by the World Health Organization

Exclusion Criteria:

  • chronic lung diseases other than asthma Severe systemic illnesses such as liver, renal diseases, and nutritional disorders

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

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
improved asthma control
Time Frame: 2 months
higher asthma control test
2 months

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

Ain Shams University

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

June 1, 2019

Primary Completion (Actual)

August 1, 2019

Study Completion (Actual)

October 1, 2019

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

March 4, 2022

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 4, 2022

First Posted (Actual)

March 14, 2022

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

March 14, 2022

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 4, 2022

Last Verified

March 1, 2022

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Other Study ID Numbers

  • AinShamsU555

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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