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Coagulation DisorderNCT04267406

ADAMTS-13 and Von Willebrand Factor Levels and Activities in Children With Cirrhosis and/or Portal Hypertension

An observational study of Coagulation Disorder and Cirrhosis, Liver, run by Ataturk University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

Hemostasis-related disorders are common in cirrhosis and portal hypertension. However, it is not known whether the net effect of changes in hemostasis in the sense of predisposition to hemorrhagic or thrombotic state. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 3 months to 18 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Coagulation Disorder, Cirrhosis, Liver
How many people
64 participants
Where
1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
Study dates
2 Jan 2019to 30 Dec 2019
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 3 months to 18 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Child, Adult

Study population: Patients with cirrhosis and/or portal hypertension who were treated in Pediatric Gastroenterology Department of Ataturk University Hospital included to the study.

Who may be able to join

  • Patients with cirrhosis or portal hypertension aged 3 months to 18 years.

Who cannot join

  • Being treated with fresh frozen plasma in the recent month.
  • Patients previously diagnosed with bleeding diathesis.
  • The patients who consumed vitamin K in the recent three weeks.
  • Patients previously diagnosed with another chronic disease (such as renal failure, heart failure etc).
  • Patients who suffer from acute or chronic infectious diseases.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
  • Ataturk University Hospital

    Erzurum, 25240

Other trials in Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Official title: Investigation of Changes in ADAMTS-13 and Von Willebrand Factor Levels and Activities in Children With Cirrhosis and/or Portal Hypertension

Hemostasis-related disorders are common in cirrhosis and portal hypertension. However, it is not known whether the net effect of changes in hemostasis in the sense of predisposition to hemorrhagic or thrombotic state. It is suggested that increasing the concentration and activities of Von Willebrand factor (vWF) and decline ADAMTS-13 (A Disintegrin and Metalloproteinase with Trombospondin type 1 motif, member 13) may cause thrombophilic changes in cirrhosis and portal hypertension. The aim of this study was to investigate the changes in ADAMTS-13 (A disintegrin and metalloproteinase with thrombospondin motifs 13) and von willebrand factor (vWF) levels and activities in patients with cirrhosis and portal hypertension.

Read the detailed description

Patients of 3 months to 18 years of age, followed-up or newly diagnosed in pediatric gastroenterology unit, who had cirrhosis or non cirrhotic portal hypertension included to the study. Written informed consent obtained from the parents and/or patients. The subjects was grouped in three. The first group consisted of patients with cirrhosis (with or without portal hypertension). The second group consisted of patients with non-cirrhotic portal hypertension (developed due thrombosis of portal vein). The last group consisted of healthy volunteers.

2 ml of EDTA blood was taken from the patients and healty volunters. Samples will be tested for vWF and ADAMTS-13 levels and activities at the end of the study.

The clinical scoring methods, PELD, MELD and Child Pugh scores, treatments received by patients, data from endoscopic, radiological screening, and blood analysis of patients were recorded.

Keywords
Von willebrand factor, ADAMTS-13, Children, Cirrhosis, Portal hypertension
Medical subject headings
Hemostatic Disorders, Liver Cirrhosis, Fibrosis, Hypertension, Portal

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

Study groups in NCT04267406
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
CirrhosisPatients who diagnosed as cirrhosis. 2 ml EDTA blood sample was taken from patients during their routine controls or at the time of diagnosis. Samples will be tested for ADAMTS-13 and vWF levels and activity at the end of study.
Non-cirrhotic portal hypertensionPatients who diagnosed as extrahepatic portal hypertension (due to portal vein thrombosis). 2 ml EDTA blood sample was taken from patients during their routine controls or at the time of diagnosis. Samples will be tested for ADAMTS-13 and vWF levels and activity at the end of study.
ControlHealthy volunteers, who admitted to our hospital for any complaints, but was not determined any organic disease. 2 ml EDTA blood sample was taken from healthy volunteers, during their hospital admition. Samples will be tested for ADAMTS-13 and vWF levels and activity at the end of study.

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Measuring ADAMTS-13 enzyme levels in collected EDTA bloods.

    Measuring ADAMTS-13 antigen levels using commercial ELISA kits (IU/mL) in all groups.

    Measured: First day

  2. Measuring ADAMTS-13 activities in collected EDTA bloods.

    Measuring ADAMTS-13 activities using commercial ELISA kits (as a percentage) in all groups.

    Measured: First day

  3. Measuring vWF antigen levels in collected EDTA bloods.

    Measuring vWF antigen levels using immunoturbidimetric assay (as a percentage) in all groups.

    Measured: First day

  4. Measuring vWF activities in collected EDTA bloods.

    Measuring vWF activities [von Willebrand factor ristocetin cofactor (vWF:RCo)] by the aggregation of platelets in the presence of ristocetin using immunoturbidimetric assay (as a percentage).

    Measured: First day

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted12 Feb 2020
  2. Study start2 Jan 2019
  3. Primary completion30 Oct 2019
  4. Study completion30 Dec 2019

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Case-control
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
64 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04267406
Sponsor's protocol ID
218S871
Status last verified
Feb 2020
First submitted
7 Feb 2020
Last updated
12 Feb 2020
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Lisman T, Caldwell SH, Burroughs AK, Northup PG, Senzolo M, Stravitz RT, Tripodi A, Trotter JF, Valla DC, Porte RJ; Coagulation in Liver Disease Study Group. Hemostasis and thrombosis in patients with liver disease: the ups and downs. J Hepatol. 2010 Aug;53(2):362-71. doi: 10.1016/j.jhep.2010.01.042. Epub 2010 May 12.

    PubMed 20546962
  • Plaimauer B, Zimmermann K, Volkel D, Antoine G, Kerschbaumer R, Jenab P, Furlan M, Gerritsen H, Lammle B, Schwarz HP, Scheiflinger F. Cloning, expression, and functional characterization of the von Willebrand factor-cleaving protease (ADAMTS13). Blood. 2002 Nov 15;100(10):3626-32. doi: 10.1182/blood-2002-05-1397. Epub 2002 Jul 12.

    PubMed 12393399
  • Turner NA, Nolasco L, Ruggeri ZM, Moake JL. Endothelial cell ADAMTS-13 and VWF: production, release, and VWF string cleavage. Blood. 2009 Dec 3;114(24):5102-11. doi: 10.1182/blood-2009-07-231597. Epub 2009 Oct 12.

    PubMed 19822897
  • Goel A, Alagammai PL, Nair SC, Mackie I, Ramakrishna B, Muliyil J, Keshava SN, Eapen CE, Elias E. ADAMTS13 deficiency, despite well-compensated liver functions in patients with noncirrhotic portal hypertension. Indian J Gastroenterol. 2014 Jul;33(4):355-63. doi: 10.1007/s12664-014-0460-4. Epub 2014 Apr 24.

    PubMed 24756423
  • Uemura M, Fujimura Y, Matsumoto M, Ishizashi H, Kato S, Matsuyama T, Isonishi A, Ishikawa M, Yagita M, Morioka C, Yoshiji H, Tsujimoto T, Kurumatani N, Fukui H. Comprehensive analysis of ADAMTS13 in patients with liver cirrhosis. Thromb Haemost. 2008 Jun;99(6):1019-29. doi: 10.1160/TH08-01-0006.

    PubMed 18521503
  • Lisman T, Bongers TN, Adelmeijer J, Janssen HL, de Maat MP, de Groot PG, Leebeek FW. Elevated levels of von Willebrand Factor in cirrhosis support platelet adhesion despite reduced functional capacity. Hepatology. 2006 Jul;44(1):53-61. doi: 10.1002/hep.21231.

    PubMed 16799972

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Coagulation Disorder and Cirrhosis, Liver, run by Ataturk University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 5 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 12 Feb 2020. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Measuring ADAMTS-13 enzyme levels in collected EDTA bloods. (time frame: First day). The study lists 4 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT04267406, which also lists 6 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 12 Feb 2020.

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