Influence of Donor and Recipient Genetic Polymorphisms on Graft Steatosis After Liver Transplant
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Conditions studied: Chronic Liver Disease and Cirrhosis
In brief
MASH (Metabolic Dysfunction-associated Steatohepatitis) is among the most common indications for liver transplantation.The metabolic syndrome persists after liver transplant and is often further exacerbated among MAFLD patients, thereby leading to recurrence of MAFLD in the allograft. MAFLD is a complex phenotype, dynamic interactions between both genetic and environmental factors are likely to shape disease susceptibility and progression. Genetic and epidemiological studies, indicates strong heritability of hepatic fat content.Family studies demonstrate that first degree relatives of patients with MAFLD are at a much higher risk of the disease than the general population.Most of the data available is regarding Deceased Donor Liver Transplant and Western population.Most studies have studied single gene variant but fatty liver is a polygenic trait.No study was done exclusively in MASH recipients. In this study we aim to study the effect of recipient and donor PNPLA3, MBOAT7 gene variations, and other clinical \& laboratory data on graft liver steatosis in liver transplant recipients. We also propose to compare the outcomes of genetically related donors vs unrelated donors, to know the influence of genetic factors vis-a-vis environmental factors.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT07685353
- Run by
- Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, India
- People needed
- 50
- Starts
- 2026-07-07
- Expected to finish
- 2026-10-31
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-07-21
Who can join
Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- All LDLT recipients with MASH related CLD and their donors who underwent their surgery at ILBS at least 3 years prior to the onset of this study.
You may not qualify if…
- Pediatric (<18 years)
- Transplants for ALF/ ACLF
Where it is running
- Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences — New Delhi, India (enrolling)
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