liver-disorders Clinical Trials
A listing of liver-disorders medical research trials actively recruiting patient volunteers. Search for closest city to find more detailed information on a research study in your area.
Found 1,510 clinical trials
Assessment of Fatty Liver with Thermo-acoustic Device
The study will evaluate the accuracy of hepatic steatosis estimation by thermo-acoustic ultrasound with estimation by MRI-PDFF (Proton Density Fat Fraction) . It will also evaluate the sensitivity of this device in the diagnosis of fatty liver.
Effectiveness of Bariatric Surgery for NAFLD/NASH
This is a prospective, multicenter cohort study, which subjects were obese patients requiring bariatric surgery. This study aims to explore the the effectiveness of bariatric surgery for NAFLD/NASH with fribrosis, to explore the differences in the effectiveness among sleeve gastrostomy [SG], Roux-en-Y gastric bypass [RYGB], or one anastomosis gastric bypass …
Diagnosis of Fatty Liver With Outpatient Ultrasound
This study will evaluate whether ultrasound performed during outpatient visit is effective in early diagnosis of fatty liver.
Non-Invasive Characterization of Focal Liver Lesions in Liver Cirrhosis
This study aims to analyze non-invasive characterization focal liver lesions in patients with liver cirrhosis. The diagnostic accuracy and predictive value of non-invasive methods is studied.
SSM Predicts Outcomes of CLD Inpatients With Acute Liver Injury
In this study, a single non-invasive tool, spleen stiffness measurement (SSM), was used to monitor the disease regression of inpatients with chronic liver disease (CLD) and acute liver injury. The present study aimed to establish an early diagnosis warning model for acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF) by SSM and investigate the …
Impact of NAFLD vs MAFLD Stigma on Quality of Life in Egyptian Patients
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has become the leading cause of liver disease worldwide. The global burden of NAFLD is about 30% of the population, With a higher prevalence in Egypt about 47.5 %. The prevalence increases significantly with the presence of type 2 diabetes and obesity. NAFLD is commonly …
Disparities Among Liver Transplant Patients
The purpose of this study is to inform healthcare interventions to reduce the disparities in liver transplant listing and in transplantation.
Health Literacy and Self-efficacy Expectations in Patients With Alcohol-related Liver Cirrhosis
The goal of this observational study is to quantify the health literacy and self-efficacy in people with alcohol-related liver cirrhosis.
Quantitative Ultrasound Techniques for Diagnosis of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is the most common liver disease in Western countries, due in large part to its association with type 2 diabetes and obesity. The more advanced form of this disease is known as nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). If left untreated, NASH can evolve to cirrhosis, the late stage …
Use of Blood Biomarkers for the Early Diagnosis of Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC)
The objective of this observational study is to evaluate the clinical utility of the combined assay of 3 biomarkers: α-FP, α-FP-L3 and DCP (simultaneously measured by µTASWakoTM i30 automated in vitro diagnostic system) in high-risk subjects to develop this neoplasm. In particular, it aims to: Evaluate the clinical utility of …
