Using a dye to help diagnose blocked bile ducts in newborns
Treatments studied
Part of Digestive system, Genetic & congenital clinical trials.
This study tests if a special dye (ICG) and a camera can help doctors see blocked bile ducts in newborns with jaundice, so they can diagnose biliary atresia faster and without extra procedures.
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Who can take part
- Your baby is in the hospital for tests because a liver doctor thinks they may have a blocked bile duct (biliary atresia).
- Your baby is not being treated for this at home.
- Your baby has signs of jaundice from blocked bile flow (cholestasis).
- Your baby is not on IV nutrition and not eating by mouth for reasons other than short-term tests or surgery.
- Your baby has not had any bowel surgery or other procedures that could put blood in the gut.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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