Actively Recruiting

Phase Not Applicable
All Genders
Healthy Volunteers
ID04272515

Molecular Characterization for Understanding Biliary Atresia

Led by Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France · Updated on 2021-06-04

100

Participants Needed

2

Research Sites

313 weeks

Total Duration

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AI-Summary

What this Trial Is About

Biliary Atresia (BA) is a rare disease causing bile duct blockage in newborns, leading to severe liver problems and often requiring liver transplantation in children. This trial aims to understand the genetic and molecular causes of BA by studying samples from affected patients. The condition may involve immune, infectious, and toxin factors, but the exact molecular mechanisms are not yet known. The study collects blood samples from BA patients and their parents, skin biopsies to grow skin cells, and liver tissue samples from explanted livers. These samples will be used for detailed genetic and molecular analyses to identify genes or cellular pathways involved in BA. Participants will provide fluid and tissue samples, including blood and skin biopsies, and if a liver transplant occurs, liver tissue will also be collected. Researchers will use these samples over a 10-year period to investigate the disease's causes. The study includes genetic testing and molecular studies to help identify the factors behind BA.

CONDITIONS

Brief Title

Molecular Characterization for Understanding Biliary Atresia

Who Can Participate

All Genders
Healthy Volunteers

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible

You may qualify if you...

  • Confirmed diagnosis of biliary atresia in patients
  • Parents of biliary atresia patients
Not Eligible

You will not qualify if you...

  • No exclusion criteria specified

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Your Study Journey

Screening

Duration - 2 to 4 weeks

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.

Sample Collection

Duration - Duration of the study up to 10 years

Participants provide blood samples, skin biopsy samples, and explanted liver tissue for genetic and molecular analyses to understand biliary atresia.

1 to 3 visits depending on sample type

Trial Site Locations

Total: 2 locations

1

Hopital Necker enfants malades

Paris, De, France, 75015

Actively Recruiting

2

PRC Inserm

Paris, France, 75013

Not Yet Recruiting

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How is the study designed?

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Masking

NONE

Allocation

NA

Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Purpose

BASIC_SCIENCE

Number of Arms

1

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