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Autoimmune Hepatitis in Pediatric Patients

Completed
Conditions
Autoimmune Hepatitis
Interventions
Diagnostic Test: pediatric AIH
Registration Number
NCT04247490
Lead Sponsor
University Hospital of Ferrara
Brief Summary

Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) is an immune-mediated and inflammatory liver disorder. It is currently divided into types 1 and 2, differentiated and defined by the presence of specific autoantibodies. The objectives are to describe the prevalence and incidence of type 1 and 2 autoimmune hepatitis and to analyze the clinics, biochemical and histopathological profiles at diagnosis and follow-up, initial therapy, response to therapy and long-term follow-up in three Italian centers of patients with type 1 and type 2 AIH.

Detailed Description

Background: Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) is an immune-mediated and inflammatory liver disorder with typical onset in pediatric age. It is currently divided into types 1 and 2, differentiated and defined by the presence of specific autoantibodies. AIH type 1 (AIH-1) is characterised by smooth muscle and/or antinuclear autoantibodies (SMA/ANA) while anti-liver kidney microsomal (anti-LKM) or liver cytosol type 1 (anti-LC1) identified AIH type 2 (AIH-2). The conventional treatment is based on corticosteroids and azathioprine as first line therapy. The optimal duration is not clear definied, however it should be extended for at least five years due to the frequent relapses.

Aims of the study: The primary objective is to describe the prevalence and incidence of type 1 and 2 autoimmune hepatitis on a selected italian pediatric population. Secondary objectives are to analyze the clinical, biochemical and histopathological profiles at diagnosis and follow-up, type of treatment received, response to therapy and long-term follow-up.

Methods: The investigators conducted a retrospective and prospective cohort study on patients aged ≤ 18 years who the diagnosis of AIH 1 and 2 between 01/01/1989 and 31/12/2019 and were followed in three Italian pediatric centers.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
109
Inclusion Criteria
  • Age ≤ 18 years at the time of diagnosis
  • Diagnosis of autoimmune hepatitis type 1 or 2 according to the Mieli-Vergani score: a pre-treatment score> 15 or post-treatment> 17 indicates a definite diagnosis of Autoimmune Hepatitis; a pre-treatment score between 10 and 15 or post-treatment between 12 and 17 indicates a probable diagnosis.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Age> 18 years at the time of diagnosis
  • Presence of other causes of liver disease
  • Presence of overlap syndrome (hepatito-cholangitis)

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Pediatric AIHpediatric AIHPatients diagnosed with hepatitis type 1 and type 2 formulated between the ages of 0 and 18.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Prevalence and incidencefrom 01/01/1989 to 31/12/2019

The primary objective was to calculate the proportion of AIH type 1 and 2 patients present in the Italian pediatric population at a given time (prevalence) and the proportion of new AIH type 1 and 2 patients in the Italian pediatric population (0-18 years) in a given period of time (incidence).

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Characteristics of AIH in pediatric patientsfrom 01/01/1989 to 31/12/2019

Describe the baseline characteristics (age of onset, clinical-laboratory, radiological and histological characteristics), the response to therapy (medical and / or the possible use of liver transplantation) and the follow-up of patients with autoimmune hepatitis type 1 and 2.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University Hospital of Ferrara

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Cona, Ferrara, Italy

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