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New treatment option for Chronic Cholestasis
Official title Prealbumin and IGF-1 Levels in Pediatric Chronic Cholestasis With Severe Malnutrition After Nutrition Therapy
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07569003
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a high-energy liquid diet improves the nutritional status of children with chronic cholestasis (a liver condition that blocks bile flow). Researchers want to see if this diet helps children who are malnourished.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages up to 5
You may be able to join if
- Children under 5 years old
- Diagnosed with chronic cholestasis and severe malnutrition
- Parental/guardian informed consent
- Willingness to use a nasogastric tube (NGT) if indicated
- Covered by national health insurance or other insurance
You likely can't join if
- Comorbidities (heart failure, chronic kidney disease, HIV)
- Severe acute infections (acute gastroenteritis, dengue fever, pneumonia)
- Post-liver transplant
- Post-Kasai portoenterostomy (jaundice-free)
- Currently exclusively breastfeeding
- Use of steroids or NSAIDs within two weeks prior to the study.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Children under 5 years old
- Diagnosed with chronic cholestasis and severe malnutrition
- Parental/guardian informed consent
- Willingness to use a nasogastric tube (NGT) if indicated
- Covered by national health insurance or other insurance
- Comorbidities (heart failure, chronic kidney disease, HIV)
- Severe acute infections (acute gastroenteritis, dengue fever, pneumonia)
- Post-liver transplant
- Post-Kasai portoenterostomy (jaundice-free)
- Currently exclusively breastfeeding
- Use of steroids or NSAIDs within two weeks prior to the study.
- Receiving a transfusion of whole blood, fresh frozen plasma, or platelets within one week prior to the study
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Jakarta Pusat, DKI Jakarta, Indonesia
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, up to 5 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Jakarta Pusat, DKI Jakarta, Indonesia. 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.