New study aims to spot liver damage with a simple blood draw

NCT ID NCT07359742

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is looking for new blood markers that could show how much scarring (fibrosis) is in the liver of people with chronic liver disease. Researchers will compare these markers to current tests like FibroScan and liver biopsy. The goal is to find a more accurate and less invasive way to detect liver damage early.

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 lead to a simple blood test that detects liver scarring earlier and more accurately than current methods.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not find a reliable new marker, and results may not apply to all liver disease types.

This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for CHRONIC LIVER DISEASE (CLD) are added.

Our safety recommendation!

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

Locations

  • UZ Brussel

    RECRUITING

    Brussels, 1090, Belgium

More trials for these conditions

Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.