Parenteral nutrition-associated cholestasis
MONDO:0035777A rare hepatic disease characterized by intrahepatic cholestasis and deterioration of liver function in patients receiving parenteral nutrition for extended periods of time (signs may appear as early as within the first two weeks of initiation of parenteral nutrition). The condition commonly occurs in neonates and usually resolves with transition to enteral feeding, although severe cases may progress to liver fibrosis, cirrhosis, and portal hypertension.
Also known as: PNAC
19 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Fish oil treatment offers hope for babies with liver damage from IV nutrition
Disease control APPROVED_FOR_MARKETINGThis study provides expanded access to Omegaven, a fish oil infusion, for infants and children up to 18 years old who have developed liver disease from long-term IV nutrition. The goal is to lower high liver enzymes and bilirubin levels. Participants must be dependent on IV nutri…
Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 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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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