Evaluation of Patients With Liver Disease

Evaluation of Patients With Liver Disease

Recruiting Observational Study
Hepatitis D Hepatitis C Hepatitis B Liver Disease
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Healthy Volunteers Welcome You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part. No Study Drug Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
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At a Glance
Age
2 – 100
Sex
Any
Study type
Observational
Participants needed
8,050 (estimated)
Sponsor
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) · NIH
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for patients with liver disease or healthy volunteers. Participants will have routine check-ups, give blood and urine samples, and undergo a liver ultrasound.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I am at least 2 years old.
  • I have liver disease or am at risk for it.
  • I am at least 18 years old and in good general health.

You may not be able to join if

  • I have significant medical illnesses that could interfere with follow-up.
  • I have a chronic medical condition like heart, kidney, or lung diseases.
  • I take regular medications or supplements (except multivitamins or birth control).
  • I have consumed more than 1 drink a day on average in the past 6 months.
  • I have a history of liver disease (except neonatal jaundice).
  • I had a severe illness, infection, or major surgery in the past year.
  • I have a history of cancer (except basal cell carcinoma removed over a year ago).
  • I cannot provide informed consent.

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial
The proposed study aims to evaluate, investigate, and follow-up patients suffering from acute and chronic liver disease. The study will focus on understanding diseases affecting the liver. Patients participating in the study will first undergo a routine check-up as an outpatient. They will be asked to provide blood and urine samples for laboratory testing and will undergo an ultrasound of the liv…
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Eligibility Criteria
* INCLUSION CRITERIA: Affected Subjects In order to be eligible to participate in this study, an affected participant must meet all of the following criteria: 1. \>=2 years of age. 2. Meets one of the following: 1. Suspected or evidence of acute or chronic liver disease on evaluation by a ref…
Contacts

Patricia E Alcivar

(301) 435-6121

patricia.alcivar@nih.gov

CONTACT

T. Jake Liang, M.D.

(301) 496-1721

jakel@mail.nih.gov

CONTACT