Gut bacteria may worsen liver disease – new study investigates
NCT ID NCT02400216
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 20, 2026 · Updated 28 times
Summary
This study looked at how bacteria from the intestines might travel to the liver and blood in people with hepatitis C-related liver disease. Researchers wanted to understand why this happens and if it makes liver disease worse. Thirty adults with stable liver disease participated, undergoing blood tests, MRI scans, and a liver biopsy to measure bacterial levels and liver function.
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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
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