Tiny blood cells may reveal clues about liver disease in kids
NCT ID NCT05582447
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This 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 change red blood cell properties, which could help doctors understand the disease better.
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 study could help doctors better understand how liver disease affects red blood cells, potentially leading to improved monitoring or care.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to all children with liver disease. It is observational and not testing a treatment.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Cincinnati, Ohio, 45229, United States
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