Health literacy and self-confidence in managing alcohol-related liver cirrhosis
Official title: Gesundheitskompetenz Und Selbstwirksamkeitserwartung Bei PatientInnen Mit Alkoholbedingter Leberzirrhose
Run by Hannover Medical School · NCT07169526 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This project will measure health literacy and self-confidence in adults with alcohol-related liver cirrhosis to see where extra support or education is needed.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 99 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Hannover Medical School Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Hanover) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | August 11, 2025 |
| Main results expected | August 2026 |
| Study ends | October 2026 |
| Registry record updated | September 11, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT07169526 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults aged 18–99 with a diagnosis of alcohol-related liver cirrhosis who can communicate in German and are not pregnant are ideal candidates.
✕Probably not a fit
People seeking direct treatment benefits or those who cannot speak sufficient German or who are pregnant are unlikely to gain direct benefit 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 project enrolls adults (18–99) with alcohol-related liver cirrhosis and collects information on their health literacy and self-efficacy using standardized questionnaires and interviews. No treatments or experimental interventions are provided; researchers will analyze responses to quantify patients' ability and confidence in managing their condition. Individuals who are pregnant or who do not speak sufficient German are excluded. The work is based at Hannover Medical School and aims to identify gaps that could guide targeted education and care strategies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the findings could help tailor education and support programs to improve how patients manage alcohol-related cirrhosis.
How similar studies have gone: Previous observational work using questionnaires in chronic liver disease has identified gaps in health literacy and self-efficacy, so this approach is established and likely to yield useful information.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * age (18-99) * liver cirrhosis Exclusion Criteria: * pregnancy * insufficient german
Where it's running
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Medizinische Hochschule Hannover
Hanover, Germany Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Benjamin Prof. Dr. med. Maasoumy, Prof. Dr. med.
- Email: maasoumy.benjamin@mh-hannover.de
- Phone: +495115326529
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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.