Gut bug linked to fatty liver: new study seeks answers
NCT ID NCT07455149
First seen Mar 10, 2026 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 7 times
Summary
This study looks at whether a specific gut bacterium, Ruminococcus gnavus, and the chemicals it produces are connected to metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD). Researchers will compare 200 healthy people and those with MAFLD to find patterns. The goal is to better understand the disease, not to test a treatment.
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Zhujiang Hospital of Southern Medical University
Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510000, China
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