Cohort of Patients With Fatty Liver Disease

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this research is to create a registry of patients having or at risk for metabolic liver disease for investigations into the molecular pathogenesis of cirrhosis, liver cancer, and end-stage liver disease.

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:

  • Males and females who are 18 years of age or older.
  • Have radiographically or pathologically confirmed diagnosis of NASH or a newly diagnosed fatty liver or identified to have elevated liver enzymes.
  • Does not have a diagnosis of HIV or AIDS.
  • Do not have a diagnosis of other etiologies of liver cancer (e.g., viral hepatitis B or C, alcoholic liver disease, alcohol abuse, or rare genetic syndromes that predisposes to liver cancer).
  • Are compos mentis: of sound mind, memory and understanding, and able to provide written informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Is under the age of 18 years or over the age of 100 years.
  • Is not mentally competent to provide consent.
  • Has been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder(PTSD).
  • Has a diagnosis of HIV or AIDS.
  • Is institutionalized (e.g., FMC patients or nursing home).
  • Has a diagnosis of any of the following conditions:
    • History of hepatitis B or C virus (HBV, HCV) infections;
    • History of alcoholic liver disease or alcohol abuse;
    • Autoimmune hepatitis;
    • Alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency;
    • Hemochromatosis;
    • Wilson’s disease;
    • Biliary cirrhosis;
    • Consume ≥ 20 grams of alcohol/day or > 1 drink/day for women and > 2 drinks/day.
    • Stage 4 fibrosis (i.e. cirrhosis)
    • Any cancer

Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria may apply.

Eligibility last updated 3/19/24. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.

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

Jacksonville, Fla.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Samuel Antwi, Ph.D.

Open for enrollment

Contact information:

Maria Caruso

(904) 953-0637

FLAQHSCS@mayo.edu

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