Liver patients face hidden fungal threat – new study seeks answers

NCT ID NCT07238114

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at why people with severe liver disease who are in the intensive care unit (ICU) are at risk for a dangerous fungal lung infection called invasive pulmonary aspergillosis. Researchers will study 450 patients to find better ways to predict, diagnose, and treat this infection early. The goal is to improve survival and care for these critically ill patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cirrhosis of liver fungal infectious disease invasive aspergillosis Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis viral pneumonia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • UZ Leuven

    Leuven, Belgium