New UK registry aims to unlock secrets of polycystic liver disease

NCT ID NCT04645251

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This observational registry is recruiting 500 people with polycystic liver disease (PLD) across the UK. Researchers will collect data from medical records and questionnaires to map how the disease progresses, including symptoms, liver cyst changes, and quality of life. The goal is to better understand PLD and identify factors that lead to complications or the need for treatment.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this registry will provide a clearer picture of how polycystic liver disease progresses, which could guide future treatments and improve patient care.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It collects data only and will not directly improve participants' health. Results depend on accurate reporting and may take years to yield meaningful insights.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Portmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

    RECRUITING

    Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO63LY, United Kingdom

  • Radboud University Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Nijmegen, 6525, Netherlands

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