Evaluation of Patients With Liver Disease

Part of paid clinical trials in Bethesda, Maryland.

Sponsor
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Study ID
NCT00001971
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
2 Years - 100 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Accepted

Study Details

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 liver. Ultrasound examinations use sound waves to determine the size and texture of the liver. After the initial visit subjects will be requested to follow-up once a year at the outpatient department for a similar check-up. Additional tests may be requested throughout the study to provide information for other research studies and individual consent will be requested. These tests may include liver biopsies, skin biopsies, and / or specialized blood, plasma, and lymphocyte examinations. Subjects that qualify for medications presently being studied may be offered the opportunity to benefit from experimental therapy.

Key Dates

Start date
May 27, 1992
Status verified
May 2026

Study Design

Enrollment
8,050 participants (estimated)

Arms

  • Arm: Healthy individuals
    Healthy individuals who have recovered from liver diseases or who are healthy volunteers
  • Arm: Patients
    Liver disease patients

Primary Outcome Measure

Predisposition and outcomes related to liver disease susceptibility, progression, and treatment response [ Time Frame: Annual visits ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
National Institutes of Health Clinical CenterBethesdaMaryland20892-

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