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NCT06272721: OHPLDO
Hypothyroidism in Pregnancy and Neuropsychological Development in Children
NA trial testing Griffiths Scale in Thyroid Dysfunction in 104 participants. Status unknown.
30 April 2024
Quick facts
| Lead sponsor | Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS |
|---|---|
| Phase | NA |
| Status | Status unknown |
| Study type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Allocation | non randomized |
| Design | parallel |
| Masking | none |
| Primary purpose | diagnostic |
| Enrollment | 104 |
| Start date | 19 February 2024 |
| Primary completion | 30 April 2024 |
| Estimated completion | 31 May 2024 |
| Sites | 1 location across Italy |
Drugs / interventions tested
- Griffiths Scale
Conditions studied
- Thyroid Dysfunction — all drugs for Thyroid Dysfunction →
- Pregnancy Related — all drugs for Pregnancy Related →
- Language Development — all drugs for Language Development →
Sponsor
Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS
Who can join
Adults 2 to 50, any sex, with Thyroid Dysfunction or Pregnancy Related. Patients with the condition only — healthy volunteers not accepted.
Sponsor's own description
Thyroid dysfunction, particularly hypothyroidism and thyroid autoimmunity, impacts a significant proportion of pregnant women, affecting 3% and 17% respectively. The management of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels is crucial, with subclinical hypothyroidism often defined by a TSH upper reference limit of 4 mU/L, and overt hypothyroidism by TSH levels above 10 mU/L and potentially low free thyroxine (FT4) levels. Levothyroxine (LT4) treatment is strongly advised for TSH levels above 10 mU/L, with the timing of intervention being critical during the first trimester for optimal fetal brain development. Research shows that untreated maternal hypothyroidism can significantly impact the neuropsychological development of the child, affecting cognitive, verbal, and motor skills. Even subclinical maternal hypothyroidism has been associated with lower IQ and motor scores in children. Early pregnancy intervention is key, as treatment after the first trimester may not improve children's neurocognitive outcomes. Regarding sensory and linguistic development, evidence is mixed, but recent studies suggest that maternal hypothyroidism can lead to expressive language delays. The Development Quotient (DQ) is used to assess cognitive and motor development in children, with the Griffiths Mental Development Scales II being a common tool. This study aims to explore the effects of treated maternal hypothyroidism during pregnancy on children's neurodevelopment, focusing on learning and language. It includes 31 women diagnosed with hypothyroidism and a control group of 21 euthyroid women, along with their children. The study emphasizes the importance of early detection and treatment of maternal hypothyroidism for preventing adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes in offspring. Statistical analysis will be conducted using SPSS, with a focus on maternal-fetal outcomes and cognitive-neuropsychological outcomes, highlighting the significance of early intervention.
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- Trial protocol + status: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT06272721 (US National Library of Medicine, public domain)
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- Sponsor: as reported to ClinicalTrials.gov by Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS
- Last refreshed: 22 February 2024
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