Status:
UNKNOWN
Identification of Host Factors of Norovirus Infections in Mini-Gut Model
Lead Sponsor:
Chinese University of Hong Kong
Conditions:
Gastrointestinal Infection
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The primary objective in this study is to establish a list of host cellular proteins that mediate norovirus infection. Norovirus is one of the most common pathogens attributed to diarrheal diseases f...
Detailed Description
Study design and overview - This is a laboratory-based study. The investigators plan to establish a list of host cellular proteins regulating norovirus infection. Methods will include establishment of...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Adults aged 18 years or above
- Prospective outpatients undergoing gastrointestinal endoscopy for symptoms of dyspepsia in the Endoscopy Unit of the Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong, China
- Able and willing to provide informed written consent
Exclusion
- Use of anti-coagulants and/or aspirin that may have increased risk of bleeding
- History of bleeding diathesis
- Contraindications for biopsy sampling
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 18 2018
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 31 2020
Estimated Enrollment :
20 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03342547
Start Date
April 18 2018
End Date
December 31 2020
Last Update
September 20 2018
Active Locations (1)
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Endoscopy Centre, Prince of Wales Hospital
Hong Kong, China