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Biliary Atresia

Part of Bile Duct Diseases

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Clinical Trial Landscape

Clinical Trials for Biliary Atresia

5 trials tracked for Biliary Atresia.

5Trials tracked
0Phase 3 & 4
0Recruiting
0With published results
Phase distribution
Phase 2 3 Phase 1 1 Other / NA 1
  1. Phase 2 N-Acetylcysteine in Biliary Atresia After Kasai Portoenterostomy Completed
  2. Phase 2 Safety Study of Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIG) Post-Portoenterostomy in Infants With Biliary Atresia Completed
  3. Phase 2 Evaluation of Maralixibat in Biliary Atresia Response Post-Kasai Completed
  4. Phase 1 Gastrointestinal Microbiota in Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis and Biliary Atresia With Vancomycin Completed
  5. N/A A Randomized, Double-Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Trial of Corticosteroid Therapy Following Portoenterostomy Completed

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Trial data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Counts describe the research landscape and are not a treatment recommendation. Informational only — not medical advice.

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Prophylactic oral antibiotics do not reduce cholangitis incidence in patients with biliary atresia
Pediatrics Meta-analysis
Prophylactic oral antibiotics do not reduce cholangitis incidence in patients with biliary atresia Antibiotics do not prevent infection after Kasai portoenterostomy surgery
This meta-analysis of 516 patients with biliary atresia who underwent Kasai portoenterostomy found that prophylactic oral antibiotics did no…
New data shows that giving oral antibiotics does not prevent infections in children with biliary atresia after surgery.
Frontiers Sep 10, 2026
Robotic-assisted Kasai portoenterostomy shows comparable jaundice clearance and liver survival to open or laparoscopic techniques
Pediatrics Meta-analysis
Robotic-assisted Kasai portoenterostomy shows comparable jaundice clearance and liver survival to open or laparoscopic techniques Robotic surgery for infant liver disease shows promise
This systematic review and meta-analysis of children with biliary atresia indicates that robotic-assisted Kasai portoenterostomy (RAKPE) yie…
Robotic Kasai surgery for biliary atresia may match open surgery results, with hints of less bleeding and shorter hospital stays, but takes …
Frontiers Aug 17, 2026
The bile acid-gut microbiota-vitamin D axis may influence pathogenesis of biliary atresia
Gastroenterology Sys. Review
The bile acid-gut microbiota-vitamin D axis may influence pathogenesis of biliary atresia Bile acid-gut microbiota-vitamin D axis may affect biliary atresia
This systematic review examines the roles of bile acid metabolism, gut microbiota composition, and vitamin D levels in children with biliary…
A new review suggests a link between bile acids, gut bacteria, and vitamin D in biliary atresia, offering potential new treatment targets.
Frontiers Jun 23, 2026
Retrospective analysis of 326 infants with infantile cholestasis reveals etiological spectrum
Pediatrics Cohort
Retrospective analysis of 326 infants with infantile cholestasis reveals etiological spectrum Simple Blood Marker Could Save Babies from Surgery Delays
This retrospective cohort study evaluated 326 infants diagnosed with infantile cholestasis at the Children's Hospital Affiliated to Shandong…
A new blood test might help doctors find the right cause of baby liver disease faster.
Frontiers Apr 22, 2026
Maternal infections, diabetes, and preterm birth associated with neonatal biliary atresia risk
Diabetes & Endocrinology Meta-analysis
Maternal infections, diabetes, and preterm birth associated with neonatal biliary atresia risk A Mother’s Health May Shape Her Newborn’s Rare Liver Disease Risk
A meta-analysis of 10 retrospective studies in neonates found maternal urogenital infection (OR 1.21), diabetes (OR 1.55), preterm birth (OR…
A mother's diabetes or infection during pregnancy is linked to a higher risk of a serious infant liver condition, offering new clues for ear…
Frontiers Apr 12, 2026

Questions about Biliary Atresia

Is there a link between preterm birth and Biliary Atresia risk?

A systematic review found that preterm birth is a statistically significant risk factor for the development of neonatal biliary atresia.

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Does the gut microbiota affect how Biliary Atresia develops in children?

Emerging research suggests that an imbalance in gut bacteria (dysbiosis) and its impact on bile acid metabolism may play a role in how biliary atresia develops and progresses.

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