Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms and School Functioning in Children

Launched by UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, GHENT · Aug 21, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at how common lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) are among children in primary school and how these symptoms might affect their experience at school. LUTS can include problems like frequent urination or wetting accidents, which can make school life challenging for kids. The study also wants to understand if children with neurodevelopmental disorders (like ADHD or autism) face even more difficulties in school because of these urinary symptoms. To gather information, the researchers will ask children, their parents, and their teachers to fill out questionnaires.

To participate in this study, children must be in 4th to 6th grade, along with their parents and teachers from grades 1 to 6. It’s important that they can speak and understand Dutch. However, children in high school, homeschooled, or those attending special education are not eligible for this study. If you or someone you know fits these criteria, participating in this study could help improve understanding of how urinary symptoms affect school life for children.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Children in 4th-6th grade
• • Parents whose children are in grades 1-6
• • Teachers responsible for teaching children in grades 1-6
• • Children who attend regular primary education
• • Capable of speaking \& comprehending Dutch
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • High school students
• • home-schooled children
• • children who attend special needs education
• • Language barrier to understanding Dutch