Register of New Diagnoses of Eosinophilic Esophagitis in Children in Poland.
Register of New Diagnoses of Eosinophilic Esophagitis in Children in Poland.
The aim of the study is to assess the incidence of EZP in Poland in the pediatric population and characteristics of Polish patients with EZP, i.e. their demographic, clinical, endoscopic and histological features. Another important objective of the study is to identify areas where the diagnosis and treatment of EZP in children can be improved. The study is prospective and non-interventional.
Data will be collected in the REDCap (Research Electronic Data Capture) platform, which ensures the security of collected data and widely used in international clinical trials.
All centers performing endoscopic examinations in children in Poland will be invited to participate in the study. One person from each center will be designated to collect data and update the database.
The data entered will be regularly updated with the results of follow-up examinations and the effects of treatment of patients by a designated person at the center. The data entered will only include data collected during routine clinical practice. The registry will not contain any data enabling the identification of patients, e.g., home address. Inclusion of data in the registry will not pose any health risks and does not require any tests other than routine ones.
Participation in the registry is voluntary and requires the written consent of the parent/legal guardian and/or patient. Participation may be refused without giving a reason, without affecting the patient's treatment. Consent may be changed or withdrawn at any time.
The attending physician will inform the patient and parent/legal guardian about the database and explain its value and benefits as well as the rights of participants. In addition, each participant will be provided with an information brochure about the registry.
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