Scientists probe Gut-Liver link in hepatitis c damage
NCT ID NCT02400216
Summary
This study aimed to understand how bacteria from the gut might move into the liver and bloodstream in people with hepatitis C-related liver disease. Researchers enrolled 30 adults with stable hepatitis C and varying levels of liver scarring. Participants underwent detailed testing, including liver biopsies, blood draws from a liver vein, MRI scans, and stool sample collection, to measure bacterial presence and the body's immune response.
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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
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