CompletedNot Applicable

SCREaning of Advanced Liver Fibrosis Using Non-Invasive Tests in General Population

France391 participantsStarted 2023-10-20

Plain-language summary

The main objective of the study is to evaluate the pertinence of initiating screening for advanced hepatic fibrosis after a FIB4 result \> 2.67 automatically calculated in the local laboratory and followed by a specialized hepatic evaluation.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 75 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 18 and 70 years * Blood sample taken at a medical testing laboratory selected for the study. * Biology without high risk of false positive result for FIB4 (AST and ALT ≤ 300 IU/l ; Platelets ≥ 50 G/l and \< 500 G/l.) * FIB4 \> 2.67 after automatic calculation in the medical laboratory less than 3 months old * Signature of informed consent to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Ongoing specialized follow-up for a chronic liver disease * Difficulty understanding the French language * Pregnant women, breastfeeding or parturient women * Persons suspended from liberty by judicial or administrative decision * Persons under legal protection * Persons unable to express their consent * Non affiliation to a social security system

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Proportion of advanced hepatic fibrosis.

Timeframe: 3 months maximum

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05880173

SponsorUniversity Hospital, Angers

Sponsor typeOTHER_GOV

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-03-05

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 75 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.