Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis
People with Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis are asked to participate in a research study being conducted by Montefiore Medical Center.
You may be eligible to participate in this study if you:
• Are a male or female at least 18 years of age
• Have diagnosis of PFIC
• Have the ability to read and understand the questionnaires
• Have completed at least 21 valid* morning ItchRO(Obs) entries during 4 consecutive weeks of the screening period
You may NOT participate in this study if you:
• Current or recent history of atopic dermatitis or other non-cholestatic diseases associated with pruritus
• Any prior cancer diagnosis (except for in situ carcinoma) within 5 years
• Have known immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, hepatitis B, or hepatitis C
• Are pregnant or breastfeeding
• Presence of other liver disease or need for liver transplant
• Predicted complete absence of bile salt excretion pump (BSEP) function
Contact Information
Trang Nguyen, Study Coordinator
Phone: (718)-920-4321
Email: TRANNGUY@MONTEFIORE.ORG