Blood Collection Biorepository for Liver Disease Research
Recruiting · NCT03025074 · Observational (researchers observe without assigning treatment) · Lead sponsor: State University of New York at Buffalo
View the official record on ClinicalTrials.gov →What this trial is about
The purpose of establishing a biorepository is to provide high quality specimens (serum, plasma, buffy coat and liver tissue) for future researchers who are studying the effects that fatty liver and viral diseases have on the liver.
Who can take part
Age range
7 Years and older
Sex
All (male and female)
Healthy volunteers
Yes - healthy volunteers may be accepted
Phase
Not specified
Study type
Observational (researchers observe without assigning treatment)
Inclusion criteria
- This protocol is to establish a biobank of blood samples from individuals with or without liver diseases including viral hepatitis, liver cancer, NASH, and negative control samples.
- Children and teenagers will be special populations considered in this protocol.
Exclusion criteria
- Vulnerable populations such as adults unable to consent, infants, pregnant women or prisoners will not be considered for this research study.
Where it is running
2 locations listed across 1 US state.
- University at Buffalo, Buffalo General Medical Center - Buffalo, New York, United States
- University at Buffalo, Buffalo General Medical Center - Buffalo, New York, United States