Phenotypic characteristics and variability in CHARGE syndrome: a PRISMA compliant systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract

Background: CHARGE syndrome (OMIM #214800) is a phenotypically complex genetic condition characterised by multi-system, multi-sensory impairments. Behavioural, psychological, cognitive and sleep difficulties are not well delineated and are likely associated with biopsychosocial factors. Methods: This meta-analysis investigated the prevalence of clinical features, physical characteristics and conditions, behavioural, psychological, cognitive and sleep characteristics in CHARGE syndrome, and statistically evaluated directional associations between these characteristics. Pooled prevalence estimates were calculated using reliable, prespecified quality weighting criteria, and meta-regression was conducted to identify associations between characteristics. Results: Of the 42 eligible studies, data could be extracted for 1675 participants. Prevalence estimates were highest for developmental delay (84%), intellectual disability (64%), aggressive behaviour (48%), self-injurious behaviour (44%) and sleep difficulties (45%). Meta-regression indicated significant associations between intellectual disability and choanal atresia, intellectual disability and inner ear anomalies, sleep difficulties and growth deficiency, and sleep difficulties and gross motor difficulties. Conclusions: Our comprehensive review of clinical features, behavioural, psychological, cognitive and physical characteristics, conditions and comorbidities in CHARGE syndrome provides an empirically based foundation to further research and practice.

Publication DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s11689-022-09459-5
Divisions: College of Health & Life Sciences > School of Psychology
Aston University (General)
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Uncontrolled Keywords: CHARGE syndrome,Sensory impairment,Behavioural phenotype,Aggressive behaviour,Self-injurious behaviour,Sleep,Intellectual disability
Publication ISSN: 1866-1955
Last Modified: 02 Dec 2024 08:43
Date Deposited: 07 Sep 2022 14:33
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PURE Output Type: Review article
Published Date: 2022-08-31
Accepted Date: 2022-08-15
Authors: Thomas, Andrea
Waite, Jane (ORCID Profile 0000-0002-8676-3070)
Williams, Caitlin
Kirk, Jeremy
Oliver, Chris
Richards, Caroline

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