Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

Gathering data on hepatomiR for liver disease outcomes

Official title: Assessment of a hepatomiR Cut-off for Predicting Specific Hepatic Decompensation Events in Advanced Chronic Liver Disease

Run by Karl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences · NCT06432582 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is trying to see how a new test for liver disease can help doctors understand and predict serious problems in patients with chronic liver issues.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment156 (estimated)
SponsorKarl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Sankt Pölten, Lower Austria)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMay 15, 2024
Main results expectedJune 2028
Study endsJune 2028
Registry record updatedAugust 21, 2026
Trial IDNCT06432582 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and older with chronic liver disease lasting more than six months.

Probably not a fit

Patients with primary hepatic malignancies or those who are pregnant will 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 study aims to collect data on hepatomiR, a CE-certified test designed to assess liver-related outcomes in patients with chronic liver disease. The focus is on defining a cut-off for specific decompensation events such as ascites, variceal hemorrhage, and hepatic encephalopathy. By analyzing these data, the study seeks to enhance the understanding of factors that contribute to liver decompensation, which could inform future risk management and therapeutic strategies.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve risk assessment and management strategies for patients with chronic liver disease.

How similar studies have gone: While this approach is based on existing tests, the specific application of hepatomiR in this context is novel and has not been extensively tested in similar studies.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Age ≥ 18 years
* Chronic liver disease (more than 6 months)
* LSM ≥ 10 kPa
* Outpatient at the Clinical Department of Internal Medicine II, University Hospital St. Pölten
* Signed patient consent form

Exclusion Criteria:

* Age older than 18 years
* Pregnancy
* Primary hepatic malignancy (hepatocellular carcinoma, cholangiocarcinoma) with portal invasion and/or extrahepatic spread

Where it's running

  • University Hospital St. Pölten
    Sankt Pölten, Lower Austria, Austria
    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.