RecruitingNCT03812913

Neuropsychological Assessment of Children and Adolescents With Turner Syndrome


Sponsor

University Hospital, Angers

Enrollment

70 participants

Start Date

Sep 5, 2019

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Summary

Turner syndrome (TS) is a rare chromosomal disorder characterized by partial or complete loss of one of the X chromosomes that affects about one in every 2000 female babies born. These young patients described difficulties making friends, understanding others' emotions and intentions, and controlling their own emotions. Difficulties in these domains could led to social withdrawal, to reduced social skills and could have a significant impact on self esteem and mental health as well as on long-term academic and social functioning in affected individuals. The purpose of this project is to identify functional and dysfunctional cognitive and socio-cognitive abilities in these young patients which could account social difficulties described by some of them and their family. To this end, 35 girls with TS and 35 girls with isolated growth hormone deficiency and normal cerebral MRI will be recruited. Subjects will be 7 to 16 years and 11 months of age. Socio-cognitive and cognitive functions will be assessed with neuropsychological and experimental tasks. Questionnaires completed by patient, parents or teacher, will evaluate social and behavioral functioning.


Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin Age: 7 YearsMax Age: 16 Years

Plain Language Summary

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This study is conducting neuropsychological assessments in girls aged 7 to 16 with Turner syndrome — a chromosomal condition affecting girls — and comparing their cognitive profiles to girls with isolated growth hormone deficiency (GHD). The goal is to better understand the specific thinking, learning, and memory patterns in Turner syndrome to improve care and educational support. You may be eligible if: - You are a girl between 7 years and 16 years and 11 months old - You have a confirmed diagnosis of Turner syndrome (Turner group) or isolated growth hormone deficiency (GHD group) - Your parents or legal guardians have signed consent and you have given your assent - You are enrolled in the French social security system You may NOT be eligible if: - You have another chronic illness in addition to Turner syndrome or GHD - Your Turner syndrome karyotype includes part of the Y chromosome or ring X - You have an IQ below 70 (intellectual disability) or above a gifted threshold - You have a history of acquired brain injury - You have significant sensory impairments (hearing or vision) that would interfere with testing - You do not have sufficient French language proficiency Talk to your pediatric endocrinologist about having the correct diagnosis documentation and arranging parental consent for the neuropsychological testing sessions.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALpsychological evaluation

* Neuropsychological and experimental tasks will assess cognitive and socio-cognitive functions. * Questionnaires will assess psychoaffective aspects (depression, anxiety, self-esteem), and social and behavioral functioning.


Locations(3)

CHU Rennes

Rennes, Ile Et Vilaine, France

CHU Nantes

Nantes, Loire Atlantique, France

CHU Angers

Angers, Maine Et Loire, France

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