Prospective Tissue Collection of Hepatic Epithelia:

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this research study is to improve our understanding of normal liver and gallbladder function and liver and gallbladder diseases including PBC, PSC, ADPKD (Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease), and ARPKD (Autosomal Recessive Polycystic Kidney Disease) and gallbladder inflammation (cholecystitis).

 

 

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Potential surgical candidate to treat primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC), primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC), ADPKD (Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease), ARPKD (Autosomal Recessive Polycystic Kidney Disease), liver resection or gallbladder disease.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • None.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Nicholas LaRusso, M.D.

Open for enrollment

Contact information:

M Felmlee Devine M.S., CCRP

FelmleeDevine.Donna@mayo.edu

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Publications

Publications are currently not available