Gut bacteria may worsen liver disease: new study investigates

NCT ID NCT02400216

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 27 times

Summary

This study looked at how bacteria from the intestines travel to the liver in people with hepatitis C and liver scarring. Researchers wanted to understand why this happens and if it makes liver disease worse. Thirty adults with stable liver disease took part, providing blood, stool, and liver tissue samples over several visits.

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Locations

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

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