Plain-English translation of NCT05625750 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This is an observational study—meaning researchers will follow and learn from patients who already have fatty liver disease, rather than testing a new medication. The study will collect blood, urine, stool, and possibly liver samples from up to 500 patients to understand more about the disease, how doctors treat it, and what the outlook is for different people.
Fatty liver disease is becoming more common, but doctors still need to better understand who gets sicker, why some treatments work better than others, and how to predict outcomes. By collecting samples and detailed health information from many patients, researchers hope to discover new insights that could improve care in the future.
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You will visit the research center for standard medical exams and tests that your doctor would normally do anyway—no extra treatments or medications will be added. The researchers will collect samples (blood, urine, stool, and possibly a small piece of liver tissue) and review your medical information throughout your diagnosis and treatment. This is a long-term study, so you may be followed over time as your doctors manage your liver disease with routine care.
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China
Sponsor
Xiangya Hospital of Central South University
Enrollment target
~500 participants
Started
April 2022
Primary completion
April 2025
This trial's estimated completion date has passed — the record may not be fully up to date.
Age range
18 Years – 75 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in November 2022.
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Central contact
Yan Huang
Xiangya Hospital of Central South University
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