Development of Biomarker for Development of Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) in Children

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Conditions studied: Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis

In brief

The purpose of this study is to document how often specific genotypes known to be associated with adult-onset NASH (Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis) occur in a pediatric cohort and investigate whether these genotypes are associated with increased susceptibility to NASH.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00677183

Run by

Medical College of Wisconsin

People needed

0

Starts

2008-05-01

Expected to finish

2016-05-01

Last updated by the study team

2015-08-25

Who can join

Age: 2 and older, up to 18. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• All subjects aged 2-18 with biopsy proven NAFLD and/or NASH undergoing a blood draw and willing to consent to this study will qualify for inclusion in this protocol.

You may not qualify if…

• other causes of chronic liver disease or other chronic diseases, specifically autoimmune disorders, immunodeficiencies, or individuals with congenital/genetic disorders
• chronic viral hepatitis, Wilson's disease, or alpha -1- antitrypsin deficiency
• acute life threatening illness or conditions

Where it is running

• Children's Hospital of Wisconsin — Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

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