Hereditary North American Indian childhood cirrhosis

This study tests two methods for widening a blocked bile duct during a special endoscopy procedure. One method uses a mechanical dilator, the other uses an electrocautery device. The goal is to see which causes less bleeding. The trial will involve 64 patients who cannot have sta…

This study compares two advanced techniques used when doctors have trouble reaching the bile duct during a procedure called ERCP. About 188 adults with difficult bile duct access will be randomly assigned to either an endoscopic ultrasound-guided rendezvous technique or an early …

This study creates a Canadian registry for children under 18 with Alagille syndrome or genetic intrahepatic cholestasis, rare liver conditions that cause bile buildup. Researchers will collect health data from medical records over time to understand how these diseases progress an…

This study is using advanced whole-genome sequencing to find hidden genetic causes of cholestatic liver disease in adults whose condition remains unexplained after standard tests. Researchers will compare the DNA of 60 affected adults to a large group of healthy controls. The goa…

This study tracks 1,000 patients undergoing major liver, pancreas, or bile duct surgery to see if the time it takes for their albumin levels to return to normal can predict complications and length of hospital stay. Albumin is a protein that drops after surgery due to inflammatio…