Assessment of Acute Respiratory Distress in Children Presenting to the Emergency Department: Clinical, Epidemiological, and Etiological Insights
For patients and families
In plain language
An automatic summary of structured registry data. It is an orientation aid, not a substitute for the official protocol or a physician assessment.
- What is being studied
- This is an observational study: the protocol does not assign a study treatment.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome. Basic parameters: 1 year — 18 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Center list to be confirmed — check the primary protocol.
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
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Official title
A Clinical and Epidemiological Study of Children With Acute Respiratory Distress Presenting to the Emergency Unit at Assiut University Children Hospital, Egypt
Overview
This study investigates the clinical and epidemiological characteristics of children with acute respiratory distress presenting to the emergency unit at Assiut University Children Hospital. It aims to determine the prevalence, causes, and risk factors to improve understanding and management of this critical pediatric condition.
Detailed description
This descriptive cross-sectional study will be conducted over six months in the pediatrics emergency department of Assiut University Hospital, Egypt. It enrolls children aged 1 month to 18 years presenting with acute respiratory distress (ARD). The study collects detailed demographic, clinical, environmental, nutritional, and developmental data using a structured, pre-tested case record form. It includes comprehensive patient history, physical examination, laboratory and radiological investigations to identify underlying causes, clinical features, and risk factors for ARD. Data will be analyzed statistically using SPSS software to characterize the epidemiology and clinical spectrum, inclusion of factors like exposure to passive smoking, socioeconomic status, and detailed symptomatology, aiming to contribute to better diagnosis, treatment, and prevention strategies in this resource-limited setting
Primary outcome measures
- Incidence of acute respiratory distress among children [Time frame: Baseline]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Children aged 1 month to 18 years
- children presenting to the emergency department with acute respiratory distress.
Exclusion criteria
- Patients older than 18 years or younger than 1 month.
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: No
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
Study locations
Center list to be confirmed — check the primary protocol.
Publications
- Kango SC, Yanza MCAS, Komba JEK, Mandé M, -Njapou, Gody JC, et al. Epidemiological, Clinical and Therapeutic Aspects of Acute Respiratory Distress in Children in Medical Emergencies at the Bangui Pediatric University Hospital. Open J Pediatr 2025;15:111-8. https://doi.org/10.4236/OJPED.2025.151011.
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07149389 · Children with ARD