U.S., Aug. 1 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07095244) titled 'Pediatric Outcomes and Recovery With Peri-Operative Iron Supplement Evaluation' on May 26.
Brief Summary: Varus-derotation osteotomy (VDRO) is a surgery to prevent or address hip displacement in children. Many children having this surgery have cerebral palsy or other neuromotor disorders, who have a higher rate of malnutrition, including low iron or anemia. This can affect their surgical outcomes, such as increasing their need for blood transfusions. This project aims to develop a preoperative nutritional program for VDRO patients, to improve their surgical outcomes and decrease their need for transfusions. This may include taking ir...