Collecting data on liver transplant patients and their bone health
Structured Data Collection of Patients Undergoing Liver Transplantation and Evaluated for Bone Mineral Metabolism
This study is trying to understand how liver transplants affect bone health in patients by looking at their bone mineral levels during check-ups.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 150 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Bologna, Bologna) |
| Trial ID | NCT06838702 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational cohort study aims to gather data from liver transplant patients during their initial or follow-up endocrinology visits to assess bone mineral metabolism. It will include both retrospective and prospective data collection at the UO Endocrinology department of Policlinico S. Orsola-Malpighi. The study will evaluate the bone health of patients who have undergone liver transplantation, focusing on factors related to osteoporosis and mineral metabolism.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults over 18 years old who are undergoing liver transplantation for any cause and are willing to participate in bone health assessments.
Not a fit: Patients who are not undergoing liver transplantation or those who do not consent to participate will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve understanding of bone health in liver transplant patients, leading to better management and treatment strategies for osteoporosis.
How similar studies have performed: While this study focuses on a specific patient population, similar observational studies have shown success in understanding bone health in transplant patients, indicating potential for valuable insights.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age \>18 years * Patients undergoing liver transplantation for any cause. * Performance of bone densitometry * Performance of examinations pertaining to mineral metabolism * Obtaining informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * none
Where this trial is running
Bologna, Bologna
- IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna — Bologna, Bologna, Italy (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Uberto Pagotto, MD — IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna
- Study coordinator: Uberto Pagotto, MD
- Email: uberto.pagotto@unibo.it
- Phone: +390512144190
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.