Microplastics in people with cirrhosis
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial checks whether tiny plastic particles (microplastics) are present in the liver and body of people with cirrhosis who are having planned surgery or a liver transplant. It aims to understand if microplastics might make liver disease worse.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 70 years old.
- You have cirrhosis (a scarred liver) confirmed by biopsy, blood tests, or ultrasound.
- You are scheduled to have surgery or a liver transplant.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You do not have HIV or take retroviral therapy.
- You have not had previous liver procedures such as locoregional therapy or abdominal surgery, and you do not have liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma).
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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