New study aims to reduce unnecessary liver specialist referrals

NCT ID NCT04435054

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

Summary

This study looked at 1,000 people aged 40-80 with type 2 diabetes or obesity to find the best way to screen for advanced liver scarring (fibrosis) from fatty liver disease. Researchers tested combinations of blood tests and a special ultrasound (FibroScan) to see which approach most accurately identifies those who truly need a liver specialist. The goal is to reduce unnecessary referrals and make screening more efficient.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Fibrosis metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease Obesity

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHU de Nantes

    Nantes, France

  • Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon Bourgogne

    Dijon, France

  • Hôpital Lyon Sud

    Pierre-Bénite, France