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A Study Of Implementing The FIB-4 Index As A Noninvasive Screening Tool For Liver Fibrosis

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to evaluate FIB-4 utilization as a screening tool in primary care settings, and it will assess whether FIB-4 can be effectively implemented as an affordable, routine screening tool in primary care for early detection of advanced liver disease

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Adults between 21yo and 100 yo, with at least one of the following predisposition factors: unexplained liver chemistry elevation (AST, ALT, ALP), imaging evidence of steatosis, risk for metabolic syndrome (at least one of these diagnosis (T2DM, HLD, HTN, Obesity), alcohol consumption (at least one unit a week).

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Children, pregnant women, adults lacking capacity to consent, adults lacking capacity to move independently, adults lacking capacity to lay flat, adults younger than 21yo or older than 100 yo, adults who do not speak English.

Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria may apply.

Eligibility last updated 12/31/2025. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Jacksonville, Fla.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Contact us for the latest status

Contact information:

Paola Goins

9049536970

goins.paola@mayo.edu

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