Supporting Research for Better Understanding of Liver Diseases
NCT03445585 · RecruitingThis study is building a biobank, which is a collection of blood and other samples from people with cholestatic liver diseases. It focuses on two main conditions: primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC) and primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC). The goal is to collect samples and data to help researchers understand these diseases better and find new ways to detect and manage them.
Locations and contact
This trial is running at 1 location in the United States. It is currently recruiting.
United States1 location · 1 recruiting
- Mayo ClinicRochester, MinnesotaRecruiting
Who can join
This study welcomes men and women aged 18 to 85. You can join if you have PSC or PBC, or if you are healthy without any liver disease. Women who are pregnant or can become pregnant are also included. However, people with certain other liver diseases or those unable to provide consent cannot participate.
What happens during the trial
Participants will provide samples like blood, saliva, stool, and urine during their visits or through home kits. There are different groups: people with PSC, those with PBC, individuals with other chronic liver diseases, and healthy volunteers without liver disease. Everyone's data will help researchers learn more about these conditions over time.
The trial team
The Mayo Clinic is leading this study, with Dr. Konstantinos Lazaridis as the principal investigator.
Important dates
The study started in January 2017 and is expected to finish in January 2050. It is currently enrolling new participants.
Additional information
The trial's ID number is NCT03445585. It is an observational study, meaning it watches how things happen naturally. The study is regulated by the FDA and hopes to include around 9,150 participants.
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