Clinical trials: Liver Biopsy
Cancer of Pancreas, Cancer of Stomach
Wet Heparinized Suction for Abdominal Cancer
The purpose of this research is to compare the amount and quality of tissue obtained by EUS-FNB when the device is flushed with an anticoagulant or "blood thinner" vs.
- Conditions
- Cancer of Pancreas, Cancer of Stomach, Cancer of Esophagus, Cancer of Liver
- Trial name
- EUS Heparin (NCT05041335)
- Testing
- wet heparinzed suction, Microsieve, No heparin flush
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute
Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Evaluation of 11 C-Choline PET-CT for Detection of Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)is the most frequent primitive tumour of the liver. Recently, several research studies reported that 11C-choline PET has shown a high detection rate of well differentiated HCC, which is an early…
- Trial name
- CHOLPET (NCT01377220)
- Testing
- 11C-Choline
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Commissariat A L'energie Atomique
Liver Transplantation
Non-Invasive Assessment of Graft Fibrosis After Living Donor Liver Transplantation
The aim of this study is to compare prospectively the ability of MRE and Transient Elastography in detection and staging of allograft fibrosis in comparison to Liver biopsy in patients who underwent Living Donor Liver…
- Trial name
- NCT03176290
- Testing
- Fibro-α score = (1.35 (numeric constant) +AFP (IU ml-1) × 0.009584 + aspartate aminotransferase (AST)/alanine aminotransferase(ALT) × 0.243 - platelet count (×109 l-1) × 0.001624).
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- Ain Shams University
Gastric Cancer, Gastric Adenocarcinoma
Stomach Cancer Exosome-based Detection
Gastric cancer continues to have a poor prognosis primarily due to the inability to detect it in its early stages. This study will develop and validate a blood assay to facilitate the non-invasive detection of gastric cancer.
- Conditions
- Gastric Cancer, Gastric Adenocarcinoma, Gastric Cancer Stage, Gastric Neoplasm
- Trial name
- DESTINEX (NCT06342427)
- Testing
- DESTINEX
- Where
- 3 sites in United States, Japan
- Volunteers
- 809 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- City of Hope Medical Center
Chronic Liver Disease, Steatohepatitis
Non-Invasive Evaluation of Fibrosis and Steatosis in Chronic Hepatopathy
The purpose of this study is to evaluate non-invasive parameters for staging and grading of chronic hepatopathy in comparison to liver biopsy.
- Conditions
- Chronic Liver Disease, Steatohepatitis, Fibrosis
- Trial name
- NCT01246388
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Tischendorf, Jens, M.D.
Liver Transplant Failure and Rejection, Children, Only
Histologic Evolution of Patients With Liver Transplantation
Certain pediatric liver transplant patients with immunosuppression levels in the therapeutic range and normal liver function tests present histological alterations (inflammation or fibrosis) in protocol biopsies.
- Trial name
- NCT06103097
- Testing
- No interventions done (obervational)
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital Vall d'Hebron
Oncology, Interventional Radiology
Clinical Evaluation of an Augmented Reality Intraprocedural Needle Guidance Platform for Soft Tissue Biopsy
This clinical feasibility evaluation is intended to further characterize and quantify the potential benefits of the FDA-cleared XR90 Augmented Reality (AR )imaging and guidance platform utilization in percutaneous soft tissue…
- Conditions
- Oncology, Interventional Radiology, Liver Carcinoma, Renal Carcinoma
- Trial name
- NCT07046832
- Testing
- Augmented Reality Guided Biopsy, Ultrasound Guided Biopsy
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 104 people
- Sponsor
- MediView XR, Inc.
Hepatocellular Carcinoma
An Organoid-on-chips Technique Based on Biopsy Samples and Its Efficacy in Predicting the Response to HAI in HCC
This study is aimed to establish an organoid-on-chips technological system based on biopsy samples and evaluate its efficacy in predicting the response to mFOLFOX6 infusion in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).
- Trial name
- NCT05932836
- Testing
- No interventions.
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 226 people
- Sponsor
- Xiangya Hospital of Central South University
Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC)
Liquid Biopsy for Hepatocellular Carcinoma Molecular Characterization After Y90
The purpose of this study is to determine if baseline liquid biopsy assays (CTC and cf-DNA) as well as single circulating tumor cell-DNA (sCTC DNA) dynamics in the early post-treatment period can predict subsequent treatment…
- Trial name
- NCT07303712
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Palo Alto Veterans Institute for Research
NASH - Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis, Liver Fibroses
Liquid Biopsy for NASH and Liver Fibrosis
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has evolved to represent the most common cause of chronic liver disease globally. Today, NAFLD is a leading indication for liver transplantation and a major etiology for hepatocellular…
- Trial name
- LIBRA (NCT04677101)
- Testing
- Liver Biopsy
- Where
- 2 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Catholic University of the Sacred Heart
Assessment of Patients With Biopsy Proven Primary Glomerulonephritis Above 18 Years of Age for MFLD Development
Assessment of the Association Between Metabolic Associated Fatty Liver Disease (MFLD) and Biopsy Proved Cases of GN
Fatty liver disease is a global health concern with a prevalence of about 25% amongst United States. Its increased prevalence is attributed to increase in patients with obesity and metabolic syndrome (1).
- Trial name
- MFLD (NCT06157125)
- Where
- 2 sites in Egypt
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
NASH - Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis
Efocipegtrutide (HM15211) in Adults With Biopsy-Confirmed Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
This study is a phase 2 study to Evaluate Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of HM15211 Treatment for 12 Months in Subjects with Biopsy Confirmed NASH
- Trial name
- HM-TRIA-201 (NCT04505436)
- Testing
- HM15211
- Where
- 60 sites in United States, South Korea
- Volunteers
- 215 people
- Sponsor
- Hanmi Pharmaceutical Company Limited
Fatty Liver
Prevalence of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) and Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) Utilizing Ultrasound and Percutaneous Liver Biopsy
Prospective determination of the prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)in a primary care setting using ultrasound and percutaneous liver biopsy.
- Trial name
- NCT01100398
- Testing
- possible liver biopsy and serum collection
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brooke Army Medical Center
Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis
BREATHID Octanoate Breath Test With or Without Methacetin Breath Test for Correlation With Biopsy in NASH
This study's aim is to develop an algorithm for the ¹³C-Octanoate Breath Test with or without the ¹³C-Methacetin Breath Test (OBT and MBT respectively) for correlation with histological findings associated with of Non-Alcoholic…
- Trial name
- NCT02314026
- Testing
- Suspected NASH BreathID test with 13C-Octanoate, Suspected NASH Breath test with 13C Methacetin
- Where
- 11 sites in United States, Belgium and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 140 people
- Sponsor
- Meridian Bioscience, Inc.
Chronic Hepatitis C, Fibrosis
Combination Drug Therapy for Patients With Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C is a major cause of liver disease in the United States and leads to cirrhosis of the liver in approximately one-third of patients some of whom will ultimately suffer from liver failure or liver cancer.
- Conditions
- Chronic Hepatitis C, Fibrosis, Hemolytic Anemia
- Trial name
- NCT00001729
- Testing
- Ribavirin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Colorectal Cancer, Liver Metastases
French Assessment of MRD by Liquid Biopsies in Colorectal With Liver Metastasis Patients (FRENCH.MRD.CRLM)
Improving personalized cancer treatments and finding the best strategies to treat each patient relies on using new diagnostic technologies.
- Conditions
- Colorectal Cancer, Liver Metastases, Stage IV Colorectal Cancer, Minimal Residual Disease
- Trial name
- NCT06287723
- Testing
- Blood sample/Liquid biopsy
- Where
- 2 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Montpellier
Hepatitis B, Chronic
Long-Term Lamivudine Therapy for Chronic Hepatitis B
This study will evaluate the long-term safety and effectiveness of lamivudine therapy and the possibility of stopping therapy in patients whose hepatitis B is chronic, that is, long lasting, and which has responded to treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT00120354
- Testing
- Blood Testing, Percutaneous Liver Biopsy, Lamivudine Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Liquid Biopsy-based Monitoring System for Relapse of HCC After Liver Transplantation: A Multi-center and Prospective Study
This study aims to develop a novel, reliable, liquid biopsy-based biomarker system for relapse of HCC associated with hepatitis B after liver transplantation.
- Trial name
- NCT03708705
- Testing
- Risk model of tumor relapse
- Volunteers
- 500 people
- Sponsor
- Zhejiang University
Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Establishment of Precise Histological Evaluation Criteria for NASH Fibrosis Reversal
Collect confirmed cases of NAFLD patients and enroll them in the study. Select patients with NASH and fibrosis stage F2-4 confirmed by liver biopsy, and collect clinical and pathological data for relevant evaluation and…
- Trial name
- NCT06707129
- Testing
- life-style
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Beijing Municipal Administration of Hospitals
Liver Fibrosis, Cirrhosis
Endosonographic Shear Wave Elastography to Assess Liver and Splenic Fibrosis
The study is being done to collect information on the effectiveness of endosonographic elastography (a technique which uses sound waves) to measure the stiffness of the liver and spleen.
- Trial name
- EUS SWE liver (NCT06867731)
- Testing
- Endosonographic Elastography, Endosonographic shear wave elastography
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 124 people
- Sponsor
- Providence Medical Research Center