Gut bugs linked to liver damage in new study

NCT ID NCT07313007

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

Summary

This study looks at how gut bacteria produce certain chemicals that might worsen fatty liver disease (MASLD). Researchers will collect stool, blood, and urine samples from 24 people with the condition and healthy volunteers. They aim to identify which bacteria are responsible for these harmful metabolites, which could lead to new treatments.

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 point toward new treatments for fatty liver disease by targeting gut bacteria.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage observational study with only 24 participants, so results may not apply broadly and may not lead to treatments.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Centre Hospitalier Lyon Sud Service Endocrinologie, Diabète et nutrition

    RECRUITING

    Pierre-Bénite, 69495, France

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