Natural History of Noncirrhotic Portal Hypertension

Recruiting Observational Study
Cystic Fibrosis Immunologic Deficiency Syndrome Turner Syndrome Congenital Hepatic Fibrosis Idiopathic Non-Cirrhotic Portal Hypertension
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. No Study Drug Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
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At a Glance
Age
12 – 100
Sex
Any
Study type
Observational
Participants needed
400 (estimated)
Sponsor
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) · NIH
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About This Trial
Background: \- Noncirrhotic Portal Hypertension (NCPH) is caused by liver diseases that increase pressure in the blood vessels of the liver. It seems to start slowly and not have many warning signs. Many people may not even know that they have a liver disease. There are no specific treatments for NCPH. Objectives: \- To learn more about how NCPH develops over time. Eligibility: \- People age …
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Eligibility Criteria
* INCLUSION CRITERIA: In order to be eligible to participate in this study, an individual must meet all of the following criteria: * Male or female, aged \>= 18 years of age, and minors 12-17 years of age. * Women of childbearing potential must agree to use birth control unless they are menopausal…
Contacts

Jaha F Norman-Wheeler

(301) 435-6122

jaha.norman-wheeler@nih.gov

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Theo Heller, M.D.

(301) 402-7147

theoh@intra.niddk.nih.gov

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