Liver Function Test Abnormalities in Pediatric Type 1 Diabetes

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age1-18
SponsorAssiut University

About this trial

This cross-sectional study aims to determine the frequency, pattern, and predictors of liver function test abnormalities among children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus attending Assiut University Children Hospital.

Eligibility criteria

This trial does not accept healthy volunteers

Qualifiers

- Age 1 to 18 years

Confirmed type 1 diabetes mellitus on insulin therapy

Willingness of parents/guardians to provide informed consent

Disqualifiers

- Pre-existing chronic liver disease

Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Acute systemic infections

Concurrent use of hepatotoxic medications

Trial population

Children and adolescents aged 1 to 18 years with confirmed type 1 diabetes mellitus attending the Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes Clinic and Pediatric Wards of Assiut University Children Hospital.

Trial design

Design model

Case-only

Time perspective

Cross-sectional

Treatments tested in this trial

Not listed

Trial groups

101 Participants
are grouped into 1 trial group
Group A: Single cohort: Children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus

Trial outcomes

Primary outcomes

1

Frequency of liver function test abnormalities

Proportion of children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus who have abnormal liver function tests (elevated ALT, AST, GGT, ALP, or bilirubin, or decreased albumin), expressed as percentage.

Time frame
Baseline

Secondary outcomes

1

Pattern of LFT abnormalities

Characterization of LFT abnormality patterns (hepatocellular, cholestatic, mixed, or synthetic dysfunction)

Time frame
Baseline
2

Independent predictors of LFT abnormalities

Clinical and biochemical factors independently associated with abnormal liver function tests using multivariable logistic regression analysis.

Time frame
Baseline
3

Association with glycemic control

Comparison of LFT abnormalities between patients with good and poor glycemic control based on HbA1c levels.

Time frame
Baseline

Other outcomes

Locations

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