Fatty liver disease: what do doctors and patients really think?
NCT ID NCT04132440
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study uses interviews and questionnaires to learn how primary care doctors and Hispanic patients think about non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Researchers want to understand what doctors know about diagnosing and treating NAFLD, and how cultural factors affect patients' views. The goal is to improve care for this common liver condition.
What this could mean
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- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could help doctors better understand and manage NAFLD, especially in Hispanic patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, observational study with only 17 participants, so findings may not apply to everyone.
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M D Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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