Non Invasive Study of the Hepatic Fibrosis in Paediatrics by the Method of Study of Pediatric Hep… (NCT01072721) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Non Invasive Study of the Hepatic Fibrosis in Paediatrics by the Method of Study of Pediatric Hepatic Fibrosis
France264 participantsStarted 2010-01-19
Plain-language summary
Early diagnosis of liver fibrosis is useful for the follow-up and treatment of chronic liver disease. At present, the unique validated method to evaluate the liver fibrosis in children, is the liver biopsy which is an invasive method. If the elastometry method is proved to be a good method to evaluate the fibrosis in children, a numerous liver biopsy could be avoided.
Who can participate
Age range
6 Months – 18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria :
* Children age more than 6 months and under 18 years old.
* Children with an hepatic biopsy for any fibrosis hepatitic diseases
* Clinical examination by a physician
Exclusion criteria :
* Children of less than 6 months and more than 18 years old.
* Pregnant women.
* No written informed consent
* No social security
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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To study the diagnosis value of hepatic elasticity measured by FIBROSCANN ® about fibrosis degree in comparison with hepatic biopsy (GOLDSTANDART) in a paediatric hepatic diseases cohort.