Scientists hunt for clues in gut and blood to spot hidden brain trouble in liver patients
NCT ID NCT07150195
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at differences in proteins and gut bacteria between liver cirrhosis patients with and without hepatic encephalopathy (a brain complication). Researchers will analyze blood and stool samples from 32 adults to find unique patterns that could help diagnose and understand the disease better. Participants are not given any treatment; the goal is to gather knowledge.
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Conditions
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Department of Gastroenterology, the First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University
Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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