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.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 500 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust Government |
| Locations | 2 sites (Nijmegen and 1 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 21, 2021 |
| Main results expected | December 1, 2030 |
| Study ends | December 1, 2030 |
| Registry record updated | December 23, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT04645251 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
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Radboud University Medical Center
Nijmegen, Netherlands Recruiting -
Portmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Richard Aspinall, BSc, MBChB, PhD
- Email: richard.aspinall@porthosp.nhs.uk
- Phone: 02392286255
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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.