DNA collection study aims to unlock secrets of rare liver diseases

NCT ID NCT05272319

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Arbor Research Collaborative for Health Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This completed study collected blood or saliva samples from 213 people with rare liver diseases to extract and store their DNA. The goal was to create a genetic resource that scientists can use in future studies to explore the causes, biomarkers, and genetic factors of these conditions. Participants were children and adults previously enrolled in other liver disease research studies.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this DNA repository could help researchers better understand the genetic causes of rare liver diseases and identify new biomarkers or treatment targets.
What could go wrong: This is a sample collection study, not a treatment trial. It does not test any therapy, and the DNA resource may or may not lead to future medical advances.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

liver disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

LIVER DISEASES

Contacts and locations

Locations

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Atlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States
Children's Hospital Colorado

Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States
Children's Hospital of Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California, 90027, United States
Cincinnati Children's Hospital

Cincinnati, Ohio, 45229, United States
Lurie Children's Hospital

Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
Riley Hospital for Children

Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202, United States
Seattle Children's Hospital

Seattle, Washington, 98105, United States
Texas Children's Hospital; Baylor College of Medicine

Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
The Hospital for Sick Children

Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1XG, Canada
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital

San Francisco, California, 94143, United States
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15224, United States
University of Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah, 84113, United States

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