Clinical trial Recruiting at 2 sites Observational Ages 18 and up

Understanding healthcare use in liver cirrhosis patients

Official title: Healthcare Utilization in Liver Cirrhosis Patients, a Multicenter Retrospective Cohort Study

Run by Maastricht University Medical Center · NCT06150482 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study looks at how people with liver cirrhosis use healthcare services to better understand their needs and experiences.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment600 (estimated)
SponsorMaastricht University Medical Center
Academic / other
Locations2 sites (Apeldoorn, Gelderland and 1 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedSeptember 1, 2022
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2026
Study endsDecember 31, 2027
Registry record updatedSeptember 26, 2025
Trial IDNCT06150482 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 diagnosed with liver cirrhosis.

Probably not a fit

Patients with known malignancy involving the liver or those who have undergone liver transplantation 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 multicenter, retrospective cohort study examines how patients with liver cirrhosis utilize healthcare services. It focuses on both compensated and decompensated liver cirrhosis, analyzing the disease course and identifying characteristics, including psychosocial factors, that influence healthcare utilization. By reviewing patient records from multiple centers, the study aims to gather comprehensive data on the healthcare experiences of these patients.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights that improve healthcare delivery and resource allocation for liver cirrhosis patients.

How similar studies have gone: While similar studies on healthcare utilization exist, this specific focus on liver cirrhosis is relatively novel and may provide unique insights.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients ≥ 18 years of age
* Liver cirrhosis, based on biopsy, fibroscan or diagnostic imaging data

Exclusion Criteria:

* Known malignancy with hepatic metastasis at baseline
* Liver transplantation at baseline

Where it's running

  • Gelre Ziekenhuizen
    Apeldoorn, Gelderland, Netherlands
    Recruiting
  • Maastricht University Medical Center
    Maastricht, Limburg, Netherlands
    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.