Bile Acid Analysis for Intrahepatic Cholestasis in Pregnancy

Serum Bile Acid Profiles in Patients With Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy

Recruiting Observational Study
Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy
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
18 – 45
Sex
Female
Study type
Observational
Participants needed
74 (estimated)
Sponsor
Jena University Hospital · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for pregnant women with intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP), a liver condition. Participants will provide blood and stool samples to help researchers learn more about bile acids and their effects on pregnancy.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I am at least 18 years old
  • I am pregnant and have suspected ICP
  • I am pregnant and have confirmed ICP
  • I have elevated total bile acids
  • I have elevated liver enzymes
  • I experience itching with elevated liver enzymes

You may not be able to join if

  • I am under 18 years old
  • I am unable to provide informed consent
  • I have signs of an acute illness
  • I have known liver, biliary, or pancreatic diseases
  • I have a personal or family history of ICP

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 goal of this observational study is to learn if analyzing bile acid patterns can help predict dangerous complications in pregnant women with intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP), a liver condition that can affect the baby. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Can measuring specific types of bile acids (particularly taurine-conjugated versus glycine-conjugated bile acids) in the …
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria Group I: * Minimum age of 18 years * Written informed consent * Pregnant patients with suspected ICP * Pregnant patients with confirmed ICP * Pregnant patients with elevated total bile acids (\>14 µmol/ml) * Pregnant patients with elevated liver enzymes * Pregnant patients that s…
Contacts

Silke Große, Dr. rer. nat.

+493641 9-329293

silke.grosse@med.uni-jena.de

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Janine Zöllkau, Dr. med.

janine.zoellkau@med.uni-jena.de

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