A 5-year Longitudinal Observational Study of Patients With Primary Biliary Cholangitis
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ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT02932449 |
Recruitment Status :
Active, not recruiting
First Posted : October 13, 2016
Last Update Posted : January 12, 2023
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Condition or disease |
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Biliary Cirrhosis, Primary |
Study Type : | Observational |
Estimated Enrollment : | 1500 participants |
Observational Model: | Cohort |
Time Perspective: | Other |
Official Title: | A 5-year Longitudinal Observational Study of Patients With Primary Biliary Cholangitis |
Study Start Date : | October 2016 |
Estimated Primary Completion Date : | September 2026 |
Estimated Study Completion Date : | September 2026 |

- Evaluate PBC treatment regimens being used in clinical practice [ Time Frame: up to 5 years ]
- Examine populations underrepresented in phase III clinical trials [ Time Frame: up to 5 years ]
- Examine biochemical response and its association with long term outcomes [ Time Frame: up to 5 years ]
- Estimate adverse event frequency and severity and describe management practices [ Time Frame: up to 5 years ]
Biospecimen Retention: Samples With DNA
Participants enrolled in TARGET-PBC will be invited to participate in the optional Biorepository Specimen Bank (BSB). Blood samples for biomarker and DNA/RNA assays will be collected on a voluntary basis and participation in this project will not affect participation in the main study.
Blood samples for exploratory genetic and biomarker studies can be used for research purposes to identify potential biomarkers predictive of PBC diagnosis, assess correlates of response to PBC treatment (in terms of mode of action, efficacy, dose, safety and tolerability), understand factors influencing disease progression, determine how best to monitor and treat PBC, aid in the development of a new medical products, or explore complications of PBC and treatment.

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Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years and older (Adult, Older Adult) |
Sexes Eligible for Study: | All |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
Sampling Method: | Non-Probability Sample |
Inclusion Criteria:
- Adult patients (age 18 or older) being treated or managed for PBC
Exclusion Criteria:
- Inability to provide written informed consent
- Simultaneous enrollment in another prospective registry or clinical trial or study where PBC treatment outcomes are reported, except where approved or conducted as an adjunct project of TARGET-PBC

To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contact information provided by the sponsor.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT02932449

Responsible Party: | Target PharmaSolutions, Inc. |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT02932449 |
Other Study ID Numbers: |
TARGET-PBC |
First Posted: | October 13, 2016 Key Record Dates |
Last Update Posted: | January 12, 2023 |
Last Verified: | January 2023 |
Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement: | |
Plan to Share IPD: | Undecided |
Cholangitis Liver Cirrhosis, Biliary Fibrosis Pathologic Processes Bile Duct Diseases Biliary Tract Diseases |
Digestive System Diseases Cholestasis, Intrahepatic Cholestasis Liver Diseases Liver Cirrhosis |