Pediatric Outcomes and Recovery With Peri-Operative Iron Supplement Evaluation

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Varus-Derotation Osteotomy Surgery Iron-deficiency Anemia Pelvic Osteotomy Surgery Cerebral Palsy
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
0 – 18
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Prevention
Participants needed
180 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of British Columbia · Other
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About This Trial
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 nutriti…
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Eligibility Criteria
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…
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Steffanie Fisher, MSc

604-875-2000

steffanie.fisher@bcchr.ca

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