Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology

Hepatitis Trials Open to Enrollment

Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) study by Dr. Paul Angulo

Dr. Paul Angulo and researchers at the University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center department of gastroenterology are conducting clinical research studies of persons with NASH.

Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis of the liver is a condition where fat in the liver leads to liver inflammation and damage. If you have been diagnosed with NASH, you may be eligible to be in a clinical research study evaluating the safety and effectiveness of an investigational medication for the treatment of NASH.

Eligible volunteers will receive all study related:

• Physical exams and ECGs
• Laboratory tests
• Investigational medications or placebo
• Diet and exercise counseling
• Reimbursement for time and travel expenses

For more information, call Rey Cortes, RN or Chris Dunn, RN at (859) 323-6423 or email at rccort2@uky.edu or ckdunn@email.uky.edu.

Hepatitis C study by Dr. Steven Shedlofsky

Researchers at the University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center are conducting a clinical research study. If you have hepatitis C with a recent liver biopsy and are non-diabetic, we invite you to participate in a research project. We also are looking for healthy volunteers to act as a control group.

You may be able to participate if you:

• have hepatitis C;
• have had a liver biopsy in the last two years; and
• are willing to be admitted to the hospital for a 24-hour stay.

You will be compensated for your time and travel, and all procedures are done at no cost. If you are interested in becoming a part of this study, contact:

Steven Shedlofsky, M.D., or Angela Hobbs, R.N.
University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center
Located in:
Lexington, KY 40536-0305
Telephone: 859-323-6423