New study aims to catch hidden liver disease in diabetes patients

NCT ID NCT07270822

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study will test a two-step screening program for advanced liver fibrosis in people with type 2 diabetes. About 1,714 patients will first get a blood test (FIB-4), and if that suggests risk, they will receive a liver stiffness measurement (transient elastography). The goal is to see if this systematic approach helps more patients get diagnosed and referred to specialists, compared to current practice.

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 establish a practical screening pathway that catches liver fibrosis earlier in people with type 2 diabetes, potentially reducing liver-related complications.

What could go wrong

This is an implementation study, not a treatment trial. It tests whether a screening process works in real-world clinics, not whether it improves health outcomes directly. Success depends on clinic participation and follow-through.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

alcoholic fatty liver disease cirrhosis of liver fatty liver disease fibrotic liver disease type 2 diabetes mellitus

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

  • Diabetology private center

    Caluire-et-Cuire, 69300, France

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  • Diabetology private center

    Lyon, 69001, France

  • Diabetology private center

    Lyon, 69001, France

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

  • Diabetology private center

    Lyon, 69002, France

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  • Diabetology private center

    Lyon, 69005, France

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

  • Diabetology private center

    Lyon, 69009, France

  • Diabetology private center

    Lyon, 69009, France

  • Diabetology private center

    Lyon, 69009, France

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

  • Diabetology private center

    Saint-Maurice-l'Exil, 38550, France

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  • Diabetology private center

    Sathonay-Camp, 69580, France

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