New study aims to predict who gets liver cancer from alcohol
NCT ID NCT07272200
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at 1,000 people with alcohol-related liver disease to understand how their genes and drinking habits together raise the risk of liver cancer. Researchers will analyze DNA and lifestyle factors to create a risk score that could help doctors decide who needs regular screening. The goal is to catch cancer earlier and save lives.
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 risk score that identifies people most likely to develop liver cancer from alcohol, enabling earlier screening and prevention.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not find clear genetic links, and any risk score would need years of validation before clinical use.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico - Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico di natura pubblica
RECRUITINGMilan, Milano, 20122, Italy
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