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Pediatric Outcomes and Recovery With Peri-Operative Iron Supplement Evaluation

RecruitingNAAges 0 Years - 18 YearsAllUniversity of British Columbia
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Varus-derotation osteotomy (VDRO) is a surgery to prevent or address hip displacement in children. Many children having this surgery have cerebral palsy or other neuromotor disorders, who have a higher rate of malnutrition, including low iron or anemia. This can affect their surgical outcomes, such as increasing their need for blood transfusions. This project aims to develop a preoperative nutritional program for VDRO patients, to improve their surgical outcomes and decrease their need for transfusions. This may include taking iron supplementation for patient with low iron or anemia. Participants will undergo a nutrition program before their surgery.

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * All patients scheduled for VDRO and/or pelvic osteotomy surgery (prospective cohort) * All patients who had VDRO and/or pelvic osteotomy surgery between February 2022 and December 2024 (historical cohort) * Ages 0-18 years old Note that the investigators will include patients who do or do not have a diagnosis of a neuromotor condition. The investigators may not include patients who are enrolled in other conflicting research studies. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who have undergone a major surgical intervention in the last 3 months * Patients who have received a nutritional intervention that includes iron testing and treatment within the last 3 months * Patients in whom oral/enteral iron supplementation is contraindicated * Patients who have a bleeding disorder * Patients taking erythropoietin * Patients who cannot read and understand English\* * Patients and their families who cannot read and understand English will be excluded from the study because the surveys and interviews are conducted in English. These patients will still have access to the same nutrition management and interventions as study participants.
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What it tests

  • Iron Supplement
  • Comprehensive Nutrition Management
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Where

1 site
BC Children's Hospital
Vancouver, Canada
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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