Overview
Liver Disease Research: Clinical Research Study for Liver Disease
Researchers are conducting a clinical research study to collect clinical data and biologic specimens for research into liver disease and metabolic associated disease biomarkers.
About the Study
The researchers will have access to your medical records for a variety of reasons, including to see if you qualify for the study. The study involves research into liver disease and metabolic associated disease biomarkers. Your participation in this study is voluntary. You may decide not to participate, or you may leave the study at any time.
Who Can Join
Inclusion Criteria:
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Adults age 18-75
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Participant with liver biopsy over the past 1-2 years are permissible for study inclusion.
- Participant is considered to be a ‘Healthy Subject’ relative to any form of liver disease OR Participant is suspected of having one of the following diagnoses:
- metabolic syndrome
- NAFLD, fibrosis/cirrhosis
- cardiovascular disease
- chronic kidney disease
Exclusion Criteria:
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Participant is known to have HIV, Hepatitis B or Hepatitis C.
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Participant has any other known form of chronic liver disease (aside from NAFLD/liver fibrosis).
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Participant has excess alcohol intake, defined as participants that exceed an average 20g of alcohol daily for females and average 30g of alcohol daily for males.
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Participant has had a bone marrow transplant at any time.
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Participant is on anti-coagulation or anti-platelet therapy.
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Participant is known to be pregnant.
*Other conditions may apply
Not sure if you qualify?
A member of our study team will review your medical history and medications with you to determine if this study may be a good fit.
What to Expect
Study Duration
We expect that your taking part in this research will last about an hour in person.
Study Visits
One study visit is required for the collection of clinical data and biologic specimens.
Compensation
Your participation in this study is voluntary. Please check with your study coordinator for any available compensation for time and travel.
Procedures
Collection of clinical data and biologic specimens for research