๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-03-10

LSM and SSM for the Diagnosis of CSPH: a Prospective Cohort Study (NCT06181409)

Diagnosing and Monitoring Portal Hypertension Non-invasively Using Spleen Stiffness Measurement in Patients With Advanced Chronic Liver Disease: a Prospective Cohort Study

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Interventional Protocol ๐Ÿ“Š Observational Clinical Research Sponsor: McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

The goal of this observational study is to assess non-invasive tools' efficacy in predicting portal hypertension-related complications in individuals with advanced chronic liver disease. The main question it aims to answer are: \- what are the cut-off values for non-invasive tests (NITs) (including LSM, SSM) that predict the presence and occurrence of hepatic decompensation in individuals with advanced chronic liver disease? Participants will undergo regular study visits involving non-invasive tests (LSM, SSM) and assessments to monitor hepatic decompensation over the study period.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: McGill University Health Centre โ€” Montreal, Quebec

Age range: 18 Years

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๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • McGill University Health Centre โ€” Montreal, Quebec

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (514) 934-1934

Email: amine.benmassaoud@mcgill.ca

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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