Non-invasive Assessment of Liver Fibrosis in a French Cohort of Pediatric Patients With Type III … (NCT07303140) | Clinical Trial Compass
RecruitingNot Applicable
Non-invasive Assessment of Liver Fibrosis in a French Cohort of Pediatric Patients With Type III Glycogen Storage Disease: Current State and Perspectives
France30 participantsStarted 2024-10-18
Plain-language summary
Patients with type III glycogen storage disease (GSDIII) can develop liver fibrosis, which can be complicated by liver failure or even hepatocellular carcinoma. Since the beginning of the 21st century, non-invasive techniques for assessing fibrosis, such as liver elastography, have been developed. These techniques often make it possible to avoid liver biopsies during patient follow-up and have already been validated in the management of several diseases in adults. These techniques are also beginning to be recommended for monitoring certain chronic liver diseases in children.
Who can participate
Age range
1 Month – 21 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Minors: from birth to 17 years
* Adults: 18 to 21 years
* Subjects being monitored for type III glycogen storage disease and having had at least one liver elastography measurement during their follow-up.
Exclusion Criteria:
\- Patients monitored for type III glycogen storage disease but who had never undergone liver elastography during their follow-up.
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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.