Better crystal ball for liver crisis: new scores put to the test
NCT ID NCT07734896
First seen Jul 29, 2026 · Last updated Jul 30, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
Acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF) is a sudden, life-threatening worsening of long-term liver disease that often leads to multiple organ failure. Standard scoring systems may miss key signs of inflammation and organ damage. This study compares two newer scoring models—the CLIF-C ACLF-D and MELD-complication scores—against traditional ones to see which best predicts death within 28 days. Researchers will follow 100 adults admitted to the ICU with ACLF, tracking their survival and comparing the accuracy of each scoring system.
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 the new scores prove more accurate, doctors could better identify which ACLF patients need urgent interventions, potentially improving survival rates.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-center observational study, so results may not apply to all hospitals. The new scores may not outperform existing ones in real-world settings.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 100 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Aug 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Sep 2027
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
Patients diagnosed with Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure (ACLF) according to the EASL-CLIF diagnostic criteria who are admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Tropical Medicine and Gastroenterology Department at Al-Rajhi University Hospital.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
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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: * Patients aged 18 years or older. * Diagnosed with Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure (ACLF) fulfilling the diagnostic criteria according to EASL-CLIF. * Admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Tropical Medicine and Gastroenterology Department, Al-Rajhi University Hospital. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with hepatocellular carcinoma. * Patients with advanced extrahepatic malignancy. * Pregnant females. * Patients younger than 18 years old. * Patients with incomplete clinical or laboratory data. * Patients or first-degree relatives refusing participation.
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