New blood test may spot fatty liver without a needle

NCT ID NCT04616664

First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated May 06, 2026 · Updated 25 times

Summary

This study tested a new blood test called LLIFT to see if it can accurately diagnose fatty liver and NASH without needing a liver biopsy. Researchers studied 158 people at high risk due to obesity, diabetes, or high blood pressure. The goal is to find a simple, non-invasive way to screen for liver disease.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CH ARRAS

    Arras, France

  • CH LENS

    Lens, France

  • CH de Douai

    Douai, France

  • Ch Valenciennes

    Valenciennes, France

  • Chu Amiens Picardie

    Amiens, France

  • GHIRCL saint Philibert

    Lomme, France

  • Hop Claude Huriez Chu Lille

    Lille, 59037, France

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