Biliary atresia
MONDO:0008867A rare, biliary tract disease characterized by progressive obliterative cholangiopathy of the intra- and extrahepatic bile ducts, occurring in the embryonic/ perinatal period, leading to severe and persistent neonatal jaundice and acholic stool.
Also known as: atresia of bile ducts, biliary atresia, congenital, congenital biliary atresia, isolated atresia of bile ducts, non-syndromic biliary atresia, isolated biliary atresia
39 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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New drug may help kids with rare liver disease avoid transplant
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests a drug called odevixibat in 180 children with biliary atresia, a rare liver disease. The goal is to see if the drug helps children stay alive without needing a liver transplant over the long term. Children who completed a previous study can join this open-label e…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Albireo, an Ipsen Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Special milk powder aimed to help sick infants – but study never started
Disease control TerminatedThis study planned to test whether a milk powder rich in medium-chain fatty acids could improve nutrition and health in infants with cholestatic liver disease. Researchers aimed to compare the special formula to regular milk powder in 64 infants under 6 months old. However, the s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:00 UTC
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New drug could soothe unbearable itch in rare liver conditions
Symptom relief OngoingThis Phase 3 trial tests whether maralixibat, an oral solution, can safely reduce severe itching (pruritus) in children and adults with rare cholestatic liver diseases. The study enrolls 90 participants aged 6 months and older who have not responded to other treatments. Over 20 w…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Mirum Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Massive data dive aims to improve GI care
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is a registry that will review medical records of 1,000 patients treated for benign or malignant gastrointestinal diseases between 2005 and 2030. Researchers will look at survival, symptoms like heartburn and swallowing trouble, and quality of life. The goal is to lear…
Sponsor: Methodist Health System • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Tiny blood cells may reveal clues about liver disease in kids
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis pilot study looks at red blood cells in 20 children with cholestatic liver disease and compares them to healthy children. Researchers use a special test called ektacytometry to measure how fragile and flexible the red blood cells are. The goal is to see if liver problems cha…
Sponsor: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Brain scans reveal hidden links between body diseases and metabolism
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study watches 200 people with lung, gut, or hormone diseases over time using special brain scans (PET). It aims to see how these diseases change brain activity and whether those changes can predict tumor return, spread, or survival. No new treatment is tested—just observatio…
Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC