Scientists probe inflammation clues in alcoholic liver disease

NCT ID NCT03773887

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at how inflammation and liver repair differ in people with alcoholic hepatitis versus those with alcoholic cirrhosis or healthy livers. Researchers will collect blood, liver tissue, and fluid samples from 450 participants. The goal is to better understand what drives severe liver damage and death in alcoholic liver disease.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to: If successful, this study could help identify key inflammatory markers that predict disease progression or death in alcoholic liver disease.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will not directly benefit participants and may not lead to new therapies.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

alcoholic hepatitis alcoholic liver cirrhosis liver disorder liver failure

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ACUTE ON CHRONIC HEPATIC FAILURE LIVER DISEASES

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Locations

Hôpital Claude Huriez, CHRU
RECRUITING

Lille, France

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