Testing ways to diagnose mild brain changes in liver disease
Part of Brain & nervous system, Digestive system, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at how well simple brain tests can detect early (minimal) thinking changes related to liver cirrhosis. It may help doctors spot these changes sooner and diagnose the condition more accurately.
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Who can take part
- Be over 18 years old
- Either have liver cirrhosis, or be a healthy volunteer, or have pre-cirrhosis liver disease
- Be able to speak and understand Danish
- Have no major brain condition like dementia, stroke, or epilepsy
- Follow test rules (no recent infection, and avoid coffee/alcohol close to testing)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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