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NCT07202910 VALidation of Imaging-based Liver Biomarkers in PEDiatric Patients

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NCT ID NCT07202910
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Sahlgrenska University Hospital
Condition Hepatic Disorders
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment 550 participants
Start Date 2019-03-28
Primary Completion 2030-03

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age N/A
Max Age 25 Years
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL

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What to Expect as a Participant

This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.

This trial targets 550 participants in total. It began in 2019-03-28 with a primary completion date of 2030-03.

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Brief Summary

The goal of this observational (diagnostic validation) study is to validate imaging-based biomarkers for assessing liver involvement in pediatric patients with established or suspected liver disease. The projekt involves 3 larger studies, each with specific aims specified in detailed description below. The main study (study 1) compares imaging-based biomarkers-with liver biopsy to evaluate their correlation with histologically confirmed liver disease, including fibrosis, inflammation, and steatosis. The main question the overall project aims to answer is: • Can multiple novel imaging-based biomarkers, such as shear wave elastography (SWE), shear wave dispersion (SWD), and attenuation imaging (ATI), be used for detailed, non-invasive liver characterization in children, and if so, how should they be used?

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria (Study 1-main study) * all patients scheduled for a clinically liver biopsy at the Queen Silvia Children's Hospital * any form of suspected or confirmed liver disease * age between 0-18 years * consent by the child/parents to participate. * For controls: children scheduled for a renal biopsy * age between 0-18 years * consent by the child/parents to participate. Exclusion Criteria: * technical limitations regarding the measurements * inability to fully understand the informed consent documents.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Hanna M Hebelka, Associate Prof.

✉ hanna.hebelka@vgregion.se

📞 +46705667867

Principal Investigator

Hanna Hebelka

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Institute of clinical sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, Gothenburg University

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT07202910 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, up to 25 Years, studying Hepatic Disorders. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT07202910 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT07202910 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at hanna.hebelka@vgregion.se for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT07202910 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Gothenburg, Sweden.

Who is sponsoring the NCT07202910 clinical trial?

NCT07202910 is sponsored by Sahlgrenska University Hospital. The principal investigator is Hanna Hebelka at Institute of clinical sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, Gothenburg University. The trial plans to enroll 550 participants.

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