Tiny plastics, big trouble? new study probes microplastic impact on liver disease
NCT ID NCT07280390
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study will check for microplastics in liver tissue from 30 people with cirrhosis who are having surgery or a liver transplant. Researchers want to see if these tiny plastic particles are linked to worse liver damage, higher blood pressure in the liver, and heart problems. The goal is to understand how plastic pollution might affect chronic liver disease.
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 study could reveal how microplastics contribute to liver damage and heart problems in people with cirrhosis, pointing toward ways to reduce those risks.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early observational study with only 30 participants. It cannot prove cause and effect, and results may not apply to broader populations.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Dr. Madhumita Premkumar
RECRUITINGChandigarh, Chandigarh, 160012, India
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PGIMER Chandigarh
RECRUITINGChandigarh, Chandigarh, 160012, India
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