Blood markers may reveal hidden liver damage in fatty liver patients
NCT ID NCT07513922
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether certain blood test results (hs-CRP, triglycerides, and glucose) can help identify liver scarring in people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Researchers will observe 96 adults who have NAFLD and check their blood markers alongside liver scans. The goal is to find a simpler way to detect liver fibrosis without needing a biopsy.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 96 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Oct 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is the most prevalent chronic liver disease in the world, affecting one-fourth of the global population, and represents a serious public health issue. NAFLD encompasses a broad spectrum of liver abnormalities, ranging from simple hepatic steatosis, which is thought to be benign, to non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) without fibrosis and progressing to fibrotic NASH. The evolution of liver fibrosis results in irreversible architectural changes of the liver and can progress to Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) (Sheka et al., 2020; Zhou et al., 2025). NAFLD is associated with an increased risk of systemic metabolic disorders, such as hyperuricemia, hyperlipidemia, IR, and hyperglycemia. These metabolic disorders, in combination with NAFLD, contribute to the risk of developing extrahepatic malignancies and cardiovascular diseases, which are the main causes of extrahepatic mortality (Li et al., 2022). High-sensitivity C-reactive protein
- Ages
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18 to 85 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Adults ≥18 years 2. Available fasting labs: TG, fasting glucose, hs-CRP 3. Valid liver assessment by VCTE (FibroScan LSM) and CAP or ultrasound-based steatosis assessment Exclusion Criteria: * 1- Significant alcohol intake (define using your local standard; commonly sex-specific thresholds) 2- Viral hepatitis (HBsAg positive and/or HCV RNA positive) 3- Other chronic liver diseases (autoimmune hepatitis, hemochromatosis, Wilson's, etc.) 4- Pregnancy
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Assiut University Hospital Assiut, Assiut Governorate
Asyut, Egypt
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