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CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

Biliary Atresia Study

Is your child between 6 months and 17 years old with a diagnosis of biliary atresia? Has your child had the Kasai procedure (surgery to improve bile flow)? If so, your child may be able to participate in a research study to learn more about the long term health of patients who have had the Kasai procedure. Participation by parents is voluntary. Compensation for transportation provided.

AGE:

0 - 17

DURATION: Varies

LOCATION: UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh - Lawrenceville

LOGIC Study for Children with Cholestatic Liver Disease

Are you the parent of a child with diagnosed or suspected cholestatic liver disease? Children between the ages of 0-17 may be able to participate in a research study to learn more about the causes and long-term effects of certain cholestatic liver diseases. Compensation provided.

AGE:

0 - 17

DURATION: 10 years
VISITS: 1 visit per year

LOCATION: UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh

INSPPIRE Study

Researchers are conducting a study at Children’s Hospital of UPMC that aims to develop a database of children with acute, acute recurrent or chronic pancreatitis to better understand the causes and treatments of the disease. The study involves a physical exam, family history and you may be contacted in the future for additional studies.

AGE:

0 - 17

Alpha-1 Study – Ages 14-17

If your child has Alpha-1-Antitrypsin deficiency (ATD) and liver disease, he or she may be able to participate in a research study to find out if the drug carbamazepine (Tegretol®) can help to prevent or treat liver disease in people with ATD. Participants receive carbamazepine or a placebo for one year. Travel expenses compensated.

AGE:

14 - 17

VISITS: 7 visits in a little over 1 year

LOCATION: UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh

RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:

Digestive System