Overview
Understanding Lung Disease in Children with Esophageal Atresia and Tracheomalacia
Tralulala is a national Danish research project focused on understanding respiratory complications in children born with esophageal atresia (EA) – a rare congenital malformation often accompanied by tracheomalacia (TM).
While survival and surgical outcomes have improved significantly in recent decades, many children experience long-term respiratory symptoms such as wheezing, coughing, and exercise intolerance. However, respiratory disease remains understudied in this population.
We aim to:
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Describe the burden of respiratory disease
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Improve our understanding of the underlying airway abnormalities
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Develop better tools for diagnosis and follow-up
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Guide future treatment strategies and clinical care
🧒 Centered on the child
Our research is rooted in clinical practice and designed to benefit children directly. We work closely with families, clinicians, and researchers to build a comprehensive understanding of airway disease in this vulnerable population.
📅 Timeline (short version)
| Year | Activity |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Register study and pilot study initiated |
| 2024 | Pilot study completed |
| 2025 | National cross-sectional study launched |
| 2026–2027 | Data collection and analysis |
| 2027–2028 | Biomarker study and long-term follow-up |
