Hepatocellular Research Registry
Purpose
This is a registry of human hepatocytes (liver cells) for research purposes.
Condition
- Hepatocytes
Eligibility
- Eligible Ages
- Over 18 Years
- Eligible Genders
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria
- Persons undergoing partial hepatectomy/liver surgery for any reason.
Exclusion Criteria
- Persons with known HIV, hepatitis B virus (HBV), or hepatitis C virus (HCV) - A diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma without negative serologies - A diagnosis of cholangiocarcinoma, where the total bilirubin has ever been greater or equal to 3.0 - The presence of a biliary drainage tube - Active sepsis
Study Design
- Phase
- Study Type
- Observational
- Observational Model
- Ecologic or Community
- Time Perspective
- Prospective
Recruiting Locations
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, Tennessee 37232-4753
Nashville, Tennessee 37232-4753
More Details
- Status
- Unknown status
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University
Detailed Description
Patients scheduled for partial hepatectomy/liver surgery are asked permission to use their discarded liver tissue for purposes of studying: 1. how drugs/medicines affect the liver and 2. the effects of storing liver cells in the cold or freezing.