Frequency of Vertebrospinal Anomalies in Patients Presenting With Anorectal Malformations

Anorectal Malformations Clinical Trial

Official title: Frequency of Vertebro-spinal Anomalies in Patients Presenting With Ano-rectal Malformations

Status Recruiting

Clinical Trial Summary

To determine the frequency of different vertebrospinal anomalies in patients with ARM

Clinical Trial Description

67 pediatric patients presenting in Department of Neonatal and Paediatric Surgery, The Children Hospital, PIMS from date of approval upto 2 months with diagnosis of anorectal malforatioms will be enrolled in the study using non-probability convenience sampling technique. In this way, 67 patients will be included in the study. Patient selection will be made in the light of aforementioned exclusion and inclusion criteria of the study. Guardians of all patients will be explained about the study and informed consent will be obtained from them. Baseline data of enrolled patients will be recorded in the clinical questionnaire after careful history and examination. Subsequently, these patients will undergo imaging through whole body X-rays and spinal cord MRI. Findings in the MRI will be noted in the clinical performa. It will be ensured that data is collected after approval of the synopsis and patient's confidentiality would not be breeched. Patients would have the autonomy to withdraw from study whenever they want. ;

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Anorectal Malformations
• Congenital Abnormalities

• NCT number: NCT06234020
• Study type: Observational [Patient Registry]
• Source: Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University
• Contact: Mansoor Ahmed, MBBS
• Phone: +923338333592
• Email: mansoorahmed1993@live.com
• Status: Recruiting
• Start date: January 16, 2024
• Completion date: May 29, 2024