Discovery of non-invasive biomarkers for immune-mediated liver diseases; AIH, DILI, NAFL and NASH.
- Conditions
- autoimmune hepatitisdrug-induced liver injurynon-alcoholic fatty liver disease and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis1001965410003816
- Registration Number
- NL-OMON43305
- Lead Sponsor
- Vrije Universiteit Medisch Centrum
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Pending
- Sex
- Not specified
- Target Recruitment
- 100
In order to be eligible to participate in this study, a subject must meet all of the following criteria:
* Indication for a biopsy for the diagnosis or monitoring of; AIH, DILI, NAFL or NASH
* Eligible for liver biopsy
* * 18 years old
* Provide informed consent
A potential subject who meets any of the following criteria will be excluded from participation in this study:
* Contraindication for liver biopsy, determined by the clinician.
* Current infectious disease.
* Clinically relevant cardiovascular, pulmonary, or renal disease.
* Medications with possible immune-modulating effects (e.g., steroids).
* History of alcohol or drug abuse.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Observational invasive
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method <p>Immunophenotype of intrahepatic and peripheral blood leukocytes. </p><br>
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method <p>Histology assessment of liver biopsy<br /><br>Serology<br /><br>Clinical Chemistry and Hematology laboratory results<br /><br>Treatment regime<br /><br>Occurrence of (serious) adverse events</p><br>