Evaluation of patient care support for cirrhosis and liver transplants
Evaluation of Patient Care Support for Cirrhosis and/or Liver Transplants at Pitié Salpêtrière University Hospital
Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris · NCT06544863
This study is trying to gather information from patients with cirrhosis or those needing a liver transplant to better understand the disease and find ways to improve their care.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 3000 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris (other) |
| Locations | 3 sites (Paris and 2 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06544863 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study focuses on patients with cirrhosis or suspected cirrhosis and/or liver transplantation at Pitié Salpêtrière University Hospital in Paris. It aims to collect biological samples and clinical data to better understand the disease mechanisms and improve patient outcomes. The study addresses the challenges posed by cirrhosis, including its complications and the need for liver transplantation, which is not feasible for all patients. By establishing biological collections, the research seeks to identify high-risk patients and factors predictive of treatment response.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and older who are being managed for cirrhosis or suspected cirrhosis at the participating hospital.
Not a fit: Patients under legal protection, such as those in guardianship or curatorship, will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved management and outcomes for patients with cirrhosis and those undergoing liver transplantation.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been studies focusing on cirrhosis and liver transplantation, this specific approach of establishing biological collections for improved patient care is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥18 years * Patients managed for cirrhosis or suspected cirrhosis and/or TH at Pitié Salpêtrière University Hospital * Patients having been informed and having signed the consent to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Patient under legal protection (guardianship, curatorship)
Where this trial is running
Paris and 2 other locations
- Digestive Surgery Department, Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital — Paris, France (RECRUITING)
- Intensive Care Unit, Pitié Salpêtrière Hospital — Paris, France (RECRUITING)
- Pitié Salpêtrière University Hospital — Paris, France (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Dominique THABUT, MD, PhD
- Email: dominique.thabut@aphp.fr
- Phone: +33 1 42 17 57 55
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.
Conditions: Cirrhosis, liver transplantation, alcohol, hepatitis B and C, metabolic syndrome