Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- You must be over 18 years old.
- You may join as a "case" participant if you fall into one of these groups:
- Liver scarring risk group: You have both a FIB-4 score of 1.3 or higher AND a liver stiffness scan result of 8 kPa or higher (confirm with trial site).
- Fatty liver group: An ultrasound has shown fat in your liver AND a related scan measurement is above a certain level (confirm with trial site).
- Prediabetes group: Your blood sugar levels are slightly above normal, based on one or more standard blood sugar tests.
- Diabetes group: You have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, confirmed by one or more standard blood sugar tests.
- If you do not meet the "case" criteria above, you may still be able to join as a "control" (comparison) participant if your liver scan, ultrasound, and blood sugar results are all within normal ranges.
Who may not be able to join:
- People who have type 1 diabetes.
- People with a BMI below 18.5 (considered underweight).
- People who have had a blood transfusion or significant bleeding in the last six months.
- People with severe anaemia (very low haemoglobin levels).
- People with chronic alcohol or drug misuse problems.
- People who have any liver disease other than non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (for example, viral hepatitis, autoimmune hepatitis, or certain inherited liver conditions).
- People with an active systemic infection or high inflammation levels in their blood (confirm with trial site).
- People who have taken medications that affect blood sugar levels (such as steroids or diabetes medications, unless joining as a diabetes participant) in the last six months.
- People who have taken blood-thinning or anti-clotting medications in the last six months.
- People who have taken medications that affect the immune system in the last six months.
- People who are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- People with severe mental health conditions.
- People who are unable to follow the study procedures for any reason.
- People with any other medical condition that the trial doctor considers unsuitable for participation.
Additional reasons someone may not be able to have the MRI scan part of the trial:
- Having a pacemaker or artificial heart valve.
- Having metal implants, prostheses, or any surgically implanted magnetic metal parts.
- Having certain types of coils or spirals implanted in the body (confirm with trial site).
- Having fixed metal dental braces.
- Having acupuncture needles in place.
- Using an insulin pump.
- Having tattoos or permanent eyeliner, if the MRI machine used is above 3 Tesla strength.
- Having claustrophobia or a condition that prevents you from completing the MRI scan.
- Having a body size that does not allow you to fit in the MRI scanner.
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Qualitative differences in platelets; Quantitative differences in platelets
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 23 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.