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What sets the clock for puberty in egyptian girls?

NCT ID NCT07773662

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Assiut University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 19, 2026 · Last updated Aug 20, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study will measure the average age at which girls in the Asyut governorate of Egypt begin puberty, focusing on breast development as the first sign. Researchers will survey about 600 girls aged 6 to 13 from urban and rural areas, along with their parents, to gather information on diet, activity, sleep, environment, and family history. The goal is to fill a gap in local data and identify factors that may influence puberty timing, which could help shape adolescent health strategies in Egypt.

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What this could lead to
This could establish local reference values for puberty timing in Upper Egypt, helping doctors identify early or delayed puberty more accurately.
What could go wrong
As an observational study, it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply beyond the Asyut region, and recall bias from questionnaires could affect accuracy.

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Participants

About 600 people

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Expected to start

Sep 2026

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Expected to finish

Oct 2027

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

The study population consists of girls aged 6 to 13 years residing in urban and rural areas of the Asyut governorate in Egypt who are exhibiting progressive breast development. Participants will be recruited from eligible girls attending selected primary health care centers, family health centers, and family health units across the East Nile and West Nile sectors of the governorate. The final population is designed to include approximately 400 girls from rural areas and 200 girls from urban areas.

Ages

6 to 13 years

Sex

Female participants only

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Inclusion Criteria: * Girls aged 6-13 years showing progressive breast development. * Reside in Asyut governorate. * Parents/caregivers agreed to provide informed consent (and child assent when appropriate). Exclusion Criteria: * Premature thelarche. * Any pathological or iatrogenic factors that will be known by history. * Puberty due to central nervous system (CNS) lesions such as hypothalamic or pituitary tumor, hydrocephalus, etc. * Peripheral causes of puberty such as ovarian cyst or tumor, adrenal disorders, etc. * Endocrine disorders affecting puberty such as thyroid disorders or congenital adrenal hyperplasia. * Chronic systemic disease affecting puberty. * Current use of hormonal therapy. * Incomplete clinical data or refusal to participate in the study.

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