Scientists probe genetic secrets of fatty liver transplants
NCT ID NCT07362745
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed study looked at 300 liver transplant cases to understand why donor livers with fatty liver disease are more likely to be injured after transplantation. Researchers compared genetic activity in archived tissue samples from 50 cases, using advanced techniques to identify which cells and genes play a role. The goal is to find molecular clues that could help predict transplant success and improve donor liver selection.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors better predict which fatty livers are safe to transplant, potentially expanding the donor pool and reducing waitlist deaths.
What could go wrong
This is a retrospective analysis of existing data, not a treatment trial. Findings may not translate into immediate clinical changes, and the small number of tissue samples (50) limits how broadly the results can be applied.
Disclaimer
Read more
Show less
This is a summary of
the original study
.
Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for END STAGE LIVER DISEASE are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Show contact details
Enter your email to view the contact information for this study.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Locations
-
Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Xijing Hospital, Air Force Medical University
Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710032, China