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New treatment option for Biliary Atresia
Official title Stem Cell Applications in Biliary Atresia Patients
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06564740
What this study is testing
What is Stem Cell?
Stem Cell is an investigational medicine, being studied as a potential treatment for biliary atresia.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment - it is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- Recently, mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) transplantation has emerged as a promising treatment for liver cirrhosis in adults. Additionally, bone marrow-derived stem cell transplantation has shown success in treating children with biliary atresia (BA).
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 2 to 18
You may be able to join if
- Infants were diagnosed with liver cirrhosis due to biliary atresia following Kasai's operation.
- The patients two months old or older and exhibited signs of cirrhosis after the procedure, including hepatomegaly, congestive splenomegaly, elevated...
You likely can't join if
- Epilepsy
- Neurological disorders
- Coagulation disorders
- Diabetes
- Syndromic type biliary atresia
- Allergies to anesthetic agents
See the full eligibility criteria
- Infants were diagnosed with liver cirrhosis due to biliary atresia following Kasai's operation.
- The patients two months old or older and exhibited signs of cirrhosis after the procedure, including hepatomegaly, congestive splenomegaly, elevated liver enzymes, esophageal varices (confirmed by endoscopy), and...
- Epilepsy
- Neurological disorders
- Coagulation disorders
- Diabetes
- Syndromic type biliary atresia
- Allergies to anesthetic agents
- Severe health conditions such as cancer or failure of the heart, lungs, liver, or kidneys, active infections, and severe psychiatric disorders.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 2 months to 18 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye). Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.