Mayo clinic probes hidden link between belly fat and liver damage
NCT ID NCT04232566
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study from Mayo Clinic looks at how inflammation in fat tissue may affect the liver in people with severe obesity. Researchers will measure liver stiffness and fat tissue markers in 60 adults before they have weight-loss surgery. The goal is to better understand why some people develop nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and insulin resistance.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could reveal why some people with obesity develop liver inflammation and scarring, pointing toward future prevention or treatment targets.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will not directly improve health for participants and may not lead to any new therapies.
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Mayo Clinic in Arizona
RECRUITINGScottsdale, Arizona, 85259, United States
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