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ArticleEndocrine connections2025

Continuity of care in Klinefelter syndrome: age-adapted modules for standardized clinical data collection (I-KS).

Corinna Grasemann, Claus H Gravholt, Lexi Breen, Lise Aksglaede, Angela Lucas-Herald, Malika Alimussina, Claudia Boettcher, Joline Wernsmann, Jens J Bauer, Jillian Bryce and 6 more

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Corinna GrasemannDepartment of Pediatrics, University Medical Center of The Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Mainz, Germany.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1793-4603
Claus H GravholtDepartment of Endocrinology and Department of Molecular Medicine, Aarhus University Hospital, and Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5924-1720
Lexi BreenUniversity of Lincoln, Brigg, United Kingdom.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0007-8987-0246
Lise AksglaedeDepartment of Growth and Reproduction, Copenhagen University Hospital Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7885-7467
Angela Lucas-HeraldDevelopmental Endocrinology Research Group, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, United Kingdom.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2662-1684
Malika AlimussinaInselspital University Hospital Bern Children's Clinic, Julie-Von-Jenner Haus, Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetology, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4338-904X
Claudia BoettcherDepartment of Experimental Medicine, 'Sapienza' University of Rome, Rome, Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5494-2616
Joline WernsmannDepartment of Pediatrics, Katholisches Klinikum Bochum, Ruhr-University Bochum, Bochum, Germany.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0007-4662-9276
Jens J BauerDepartment of Pediatrics, University Medical Center of The Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Mainz, Germany.
Jillian BryceDevelopmental Endocrinology Research Group, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, United Kingdom.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4316-9477
Francesco CarlomagnoDepartment of Experimental Medicine, 'Sapienza' University of Rome, Rome, Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5611-4101
Sabine E HannemaDepartment of Paediatrics, Amsterdam UMC Location Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8996-0993
Andrea IsidoriDepartment of Experimental Medicine, 'Sapienza' University of Rome, Rome, Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9037-5417
Inas MazenNational Research Centre, Cairo, Egypt.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1335-9728
Anna NordenstroemPediatric Endocrinology, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0405-3401
S Faisal AhmedDevelopmental Endocrinology Research Group, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, United Kingdom.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0689-5549

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Abstract

Abstract: Klinefelter syndrome (KS) is an underdiagnosed condition, affecting approximately 1 in 600 male births. Despite its relatively high prevalence, more than two-thirds of affected individuals remain undiagnosed, and clinical awareness is limited. KS presents with a highly variable phenotype, requiring lifelong, multidisciplinary care that spans pediatric and adult specialties. However, care is often fragmented, and there is no standardized approach to transitioning individuals from pediatric to adult healthcare services. Structured, longitudinal data collection is essential to better understand KS across the lifespan and to facilitate the transition process. To address this need, a group of clinical experts (pediatric and adult specialists) and patient representatives developed structured, age-adapted modules for longitudinal clinical data collection in KS. Through an iterative consensus process, a list of clinical, biochemical, diagnostic, and therapeutic parameters was developed. Experts then systematically evaluated and prioritized these parameters based on clinical relevance and feasibility of collection in routine practice. The final modules are designed to guide standardized assessments across four key age groups: infancy, childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. The structured templates aim to support healthcare professionals in providing comprehensive, age-appropriate care while enabling systematic data collection for research. These modules provide a framework for tracking key clinical parameters during the transition from pediatric to adult care, ensuring continuity and optimizing long-term health outcomes for individuals with KS. Implementation of these modules in clinical registries will facilitate pooled analyses, helping to address unresolved clinical questions and improve care across the lifespan. Plain language summary: Understanding and improving care for people with Klinefelter syndrome: Klinefelter syndrome (KS) affects approximately 1 in 600 males but often remains undiagnosed. To improve lifelong care, experts developed structured data collection tools for different age groups. This approach enhances clinical care, supports research, and facilitates smoother transitions from pediatric to adult healthcare.

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