Simple quiz could catch brain fog in liver patients early
NCT ID NCT07418008
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is creating and testing a new questionnaire called LiCCoS for adults with liver cirrhosis. The goal is to help identify common thinking problems like forgetfulness or trouble focusing, which are often missed. About 230 participants will fill out the questionnaire and take standard cognitive tests. No treatment is involved—this is purely to develop a better screening tool.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a simple tool for doctors to spot cognitive issues in liver cirrhosis patients earlier, improving daily care and safety.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage observational study to develop a questionnaire, not a treatment. The tool may not prove reliable or widely useful in practice.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 230 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Dec 2025
- Expected to finish
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Nov 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- 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
Participants will be recruited from adults receiving outpatient care for liver cirrhosis at the Departments of Gastroenterology and General Medicine of Maharishi Markandeshwar Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (MMIMSR) Hospital, Mullana, Haryana, India. The study population represents individuals with clinically managed chronic liver disease who attend Maharishi Markandeshwar Super Specialty Hospital and are capable of completing questionnaire-based assessments. Recruitment will occur during regular clinic visits without altering standard medical care.
- Ages
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18 to 75 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18-75 years. * Documented clinical diagnosis of liver cirrhosis based on imaging, histology, or validated clinical criteria. * Able to read and understand the language of the cognitive tests. * Willing and able to provide written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Age \<18 or \>75 years * Known case of Overt Hepatic Encephalopathy defined as Grade II or higher on the West Haven criteria \[25\]. * Use of central nervous system depressants, anticholinergics, or psychotropics initiated or changed within the past 4 weeks. * Known case of Severe uncorrected visual or hearing impairment limiting ability to complete cognitive testing. * Known case of Any neurological and psychological disorders, substance use disorder and sleep disorders. * Known case of Severe systemic illness (e.g., end-stage renal disease, decompensated heart failure) that may independently impair cognition or limit participation.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University)
RECRUITINGAmbāla, Haryana, 133207, India
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