Community-based cohort study on Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Official title: Risk Prediction System for Metabolic Associated Fatty Liver Disease, a Community-based Cohort Study
Run by Beijing Friendship Hospital · NCT05546086 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at people with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease to see how their health changes over time and to create a better way to understand their risk for serious health issues.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 8103 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Beijing Friendship Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Beijing) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 18, 2022 |
| Main results expected | April 18, 2032 |
| Study ends | April 18, 2032 |
| Registry record updated | September 21, 2022 |
| Trial ID | NCT05546086 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 years or older who are permanent residents of Beijing.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who do not reside in Beijing or are under 18 years old may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational cohort study focuses on individuals with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) who undergo health examinations at Beijing Friendship Hospital. Participants provide baseline information, including demographics, clinical history, and laboratory results, which are collected retrospectively. Annual follow-up surveys are conducted to gather similar data, and outcomes such as cardiovascular disease and liver-related complications are tracked through hospital databases. The primary goal is to develop a risk-stratified evaluation system for metabolic associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD).
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved risk assessment and management strategies for patients with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.
How similar studies have gone: Other cohort studies have shown promise in understanding risk factors for liver diseases, making this approach both relevant and potentially impactful.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 18 years or older * Permanent residents in Beijing * Signing informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * No
Where it's running
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Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University
Beijing, China Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Hong You, Doctor
- Email: youhong30@sina.com
- Phone: 86-010-63139019
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.