Fatty liver may be a hidden clue for heart trouble
NCT ID NCT06392828
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether fatty liver disease can be an early warning sign for heart disease, separate from known risk factors. Researchers measured blood markers of blood vessel damage in 63 people aged 50-69 who were already at high risk for heart problems. The goal was to better understand how the liver and heart are connected, not to test a new treatment.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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63 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2024
- Finished
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Feb 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Patients attending internal medicine services from the collaborating hospitals will be invited to participate. Physicians responsible for their usual care will check inclusion/exclusion criteria before inviting them to participate. All participants are community-dwelling adults from Community of Madrid, Spain.
- Ages
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50 to 69 years
- Sex
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Anyone
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Inclusion Criteria: * Men and women * 50-69 years old * With CVD stratification according to ESC 2011 guidelines. * With data to calculate NAFLD scores. Exclusion Criteria: Exclusion Criteria: * Type 1 or type 2 diabetes. * Taking hypoglycemic drugs. * Familiar hypercholesterolemia according to ESC criteria. * Congenital defects on lipid metabolism. * Taking hypolipidemic drugs targeting PCSK9. * Participating on other clinical trials. * Chronic renal disease with filtration rate \< 30 ml/min (RCD degree 4 KDIGO). * Active cancer * Liver disease no NAFLD. * Von Willebrand disease or any other genetic condition with an impact on the plasma concentration of this biomarker. * Systemic autoimmune disease. * Uncapable of giving informed consent. * Any other physical or cognitive condition that could affect the participation in the study.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Clínica Universidad de Navarra
Madrid, Madrid, 28027, Spain
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Hospital 12 de Octubre
Madrid, Madrid, 28041, Spain
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Hospital Central de la Defensa Gomez Ulla
Madrid, Madrid, 28047, Spain
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Hospital HM Montepríncipe
Madrid, Madrid, 28660, Spain
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