Biochemical Response and Clinical Outcomes in Patients With PBC (NCT07449793) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Biochemical Response and Clinical Outcomes in Patients With PBC
China3,000 participantsStarted 2026-02-01
Plain-language summary
This study is a bidirectional cohort study. The investigators conduct a bidirectional cohort study utilizing a database in mainland China, continuously collecting demographics, clinical symptoms, and biochemical characteristics of diagnosed PBC patients.
The study aims to analyze the association between varying post-treatment alkaline phosphatase (AKP) levels and complication-free survival rates, with the objective to develop and validate a predictive survival model.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 85 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age above 18 years old, Male or Female,
* Diagnosis of PBC meeting the 2018 American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) Practice Guidelines criteria;
* Treatment with UDCA at a standard dose (13-15 mg/kg/day), with or without other second-line medications.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Co-existing liver diseases, including but not limited to: Hepatitis C virus infection; Active Hepatitis B infection (patients who are HBsAg-negative and HBeAg-negative may be considered eligible per investigator assessment);
* Autoimmune Hepatitis (AIH); Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC); Suspected or confirmed hepatocellular carcinoma;
* Female subjects who is pregnant or breastfeeding during the study;
* History of other malignancies, including hematological tumors, solid tumors except hepatobiliary system;
* Poor adherence or inability to complete the study 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.