Clinical and Genetic Profile of Pediatric Patients With Cystic Fibrosis in Sohag.

Plain-language summary

This is an observational study that examines the clinical features and genetic profile of children with cystic fibrosis in Sohag using the sweat chloride test and genetic testing. Children and adolescents aged 2 days to 18 years who were diagnosed with, or clinically suspected of having, cystic fibrosis were included. It is a non-interventional (observational) study and has been completed.

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Trial details

Phase

N/A

Status

Completed

Sponsor

Sohag University

Intervention

sweat chloride test, genetic testing

Start date

10/10/2022

Estimated completion

10/2/2023

Countries

Egypt

Related genes

Locations

• Sohag, Egypt

Eligibility criteria

Criteria are reproduced from the ClinicalTrials.gov record in the original English. Only the trial team can determine eligibility.

Inclusion Criteria:

* Children and adolescents aged 2 days - 18 year.
* patients clinically suspected or diagnosed with cystic fibrosis
* patients diagnosed with cystic fibrosis and attending or referred to the Pediatric pulmonology clinic at Sohag University Hospital.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patient with cystic fibrosis like symptoms with another confirmed diagnosis ex. primary ciliary dyskinesia