Study of Magnesium Sulfate in Children With Reduced Bone Density Secondary to Chronic Cholestatic Liver Disease
Alagille Syndrome, Cholestasis, Biliary Atresia
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Alagille Syndrome focused on measuring Alagille syndrome, biliary atresia, cholestasis, gastrointestinal disorders, rare disease
Eligibility Criteria
PROTOCOL ENTRY CRITERIA: --Disease Characteristics-- Diagnosis of liver disease with chronic cholestasis Nonsyndromic intrahepatic cholestasis Alagille's syndrome Extrahepatic biliary atresia Direct bilirubin greater than 2 mg/dL OR Bile acids greater than 20 micromoles/L No hepatic decompensation defined as one or more of the following: Ascites Peripheral edema PT at least 4 seconds longer than control Albumin less than 3 g/dL --Patient Characteristics-- Renal: No significant renal disease Cardiovascular: No significant cardiovascular disease Pulmonary: No significant pulmonary disease
Sites / Locations
- Children's Hospital Medical Center - Cincinnati