Clinical trial Recruiting at 2 sites Observational Ages 18 and up

Registry for Polycystic Liver Disease in the UK

Official title: Polycystic Liver Disease Registry (UK)

Run by Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust · NCT04645251 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is collecting information from people with polycystic liver disease in the UK to better understand how the condition affects them and what treatments might work best.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment500 (estimated)
SponsorPortsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust
Government
Locations2 sites (Nijmegen and 1 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 21, 2021
Main results expectedDecember 1, 2030
Study endsDecember 1, 2030
Registry record updatedDecember 23, 2025
Trial IDNCT04645251 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this registry are patients with polycystic liver disease who have more than 10 liver cysts, including those with polycystic kidney disease.

Probably not a fit

Patients with fewer than 10 liver cysts will not benefit from this registry.

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

What this trial studies

The Polycystic Liver Disease (PLD) registry in the UK is an observational study that aims to understand the natural progression of polycystic liver disease. It is part of a larger international registry led by Radboud University Medical Center in the Netherlands. The study collects both prospective and retrospective data, including responses from a validated questionnaire specific to PLD. This registry will help gather insights on patient characteristics, risk factors, symptoms, quality of life, and treatment strategies within the largest cohort of PLD patients to date.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this registry could enhance understanding of polycystic liver disease and improve patient management strategies.

How similar studies have gone: Other international registries have shown success in gathering valuable data on similar conditions, indicating that this approach is promising.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients with PLD with more than 10 liver cysts
* Patients with PKD and PLD with more than 10 liver cysts

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients with PKD or PLD with less than 10 liver cysts

Where it's running

  • Radboud University Medical Center
    Nijmegen, Netherlands
    Recruiting
  • Portmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
    Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom
    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.