Nutritional Assessment in Patient of Mucopolysaccharide "

Launched by ASSIUT UNIVERSITY · Aug 15, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at the nutritional health of children and young people who have a rare condition called mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS). MPS affects how the body breaks down certain substances, which can impact growth and nutrition. The study aims to understand better how MPS affects calorie intake and overall nutrition in patients aged 1 to 18 years.

To join the study, participants need to have a confirmed diagnosis of MPS and be in a stable health condition. Children who have other serious health problems that could affect their growth or nutrition, or who have been recently sick or hospitalized, may not be eligible. If a child joins, their parents or guardians will give permission, and the child will agree to take part if they’re able. The study will involve checking the child’s nutritional status, but it does not involve any treatment or dietary changes. This information will help doctors learn how to support the nutritional needs of children with MPS better. The study is not yet recruiting participants.

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Eligibility criteria

• • Inclusion Criteria:Confirmed diagnosis of mucopolysaccharidosis (any subtype) by enzymatic assay or genetic testing
• • Age between 1 and 18 years
• • Stable clinical condition at time of enrollment
• • Informed consent obtained from parent/guardian, and assent from child when applicable -
• • Exclusion Criteria:Presence of other chronic conditions affecting growth or nutrition (e.g., untreated endocrine disorders, severe cardiac failure unrelated to MPS)
• • Acute illness or hospitalization within the last 2 weeks prior to assessment
• • Patients who received nutritional supplementation or dietary intervention within 3 months prior to enrollment that could affect baseline nutritional assessment
• • Refusal or inability to comply with study assessments
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