Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

Evaluating non-invasive methods for diagnosing chronic liver disease

Official title: Prognosis Value of Non-invasive Methods for the Diagnosis of Chronic Liver Disease. a Retrospective and Prospective 20-year Follow-up.

Run by Association HGE CHU Bordeaux Sud · NCT02060565 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is trying to see if non-invasive tests can help predict how well people with chronic liver disease will do over time.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment10000 (estimated)
SponsorAssociation HGE CHU Bordeaux Sud
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Pessac)
StatusRecruiting
StartedFebruary 2014
Main results expectedJanuary 2030
Study endsFebruary 2034
Registry record updatedJuly 20, 2023
Trial IDNCT02060565 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are individuals diagnosed with chronic hepatitis C, chronic hepatitis B, alcohol liver disease, or non-alcoholic liver disease.

Probably not a fit

Patients with ascites will not benefit from this study as they are excluded from participation.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to assess the long-term prognosis value of non-invasive diagnostic methods for chronic liver disease over a 20-year period. It will follow patients diagnosed with chronic liver conditions, including hepatitis C, hepatitis B, alcohol-related liver disease, and non-alcoholic liver disease. The study will analyze how these methods can predict survival rates and complications associated with cirrhosis. Both retrospective and prospective data will be collected to provide a comprehensive understanding of the disease progression.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve the accuracy of diagnosing chronic liver disease and enhance patient management strategies.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promise in using non-invasive methods for diagnosing liver diseases, indicating that this approach is gaining traction in the medical field.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* chronic hepatitis C
* chronic hepatitis B
* alcohol liver disease
* non alcoholic liver disease

Exclusion Criteria:

* ascitis

Where it's running

  • Centre d'Investigation de la Fibrose hépatique Service Hépato-Gastroentérologie Hopital Haut-Lévèque
    Pessac, France
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.