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NCT Number: NCT04132440

Patient and Physician Perspectives on Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

This trial studies patient and physician perspectives on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Using questionnaires and interviews, this trial may help researchers understand physicians' knowledge about the diagnosis, prognosis, treatment and management of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, as well as gain an in-depth understanding of Hispanic patients' perceptions about the disease and investigate how cultural factors may play a role in its diagnosis, treatment and management.

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Key information

Conditions

Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Digestive System Diseases Fatty Liver Liver Diseases Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Physician

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

M D Anderson Cancer Center

Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

About this study

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES:

I. Explore the perceptions of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), including knowledge, current practices for diagnosis and management, and additional disease-related perceptions amongst both primary care physicians.

II. Explore the perceptions of NAFLD, including knowledge, diagnosis and management, and additional disease-related perceptions amongst Hispanic patients.

OUTLINE:

Patients and physicians complete a questionnaire over 5 minutes and an interview over 30-45 minutes about thoughts on NAFLD, including what they know about NAFLD and its diagnosis, management, and monitoring, and other thoughts on NAFLD.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Be a self-reported practicing physician, who is a primary care physician (internal medicine, family medicine, etc.)
  • Self-reported Hispanic ethnicity from the Greater Houston Metropolitan Area (patient)
  • Have been diagnosed with NAFLD by a doctor (patient)
  • Be an adult >/= 18 (patient)
  • Able to speak English (patient)

Exclusion criteria

-None

Treatment and study plan

interview

Other

Complete interview

Questionnaire Administration

Other

Complete questionnaire

Primary outcomes

  1. Explore the perceptions of NAFLD, including knowledge, current practices for diagnosis and management, and additional disease-related perceptions amongst both primary care physicians (Questionnaire)

    Time frame: Up to 1 year

  2. Explore the perceptions of NAFLD, including knowledge, diagnosis and management, and additional disease-related perceptions amongst Hispanic patients. (Questionnaire)

    Time frame: Up to 1 year

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Other

Collaborators

  • National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Registry information

Official study title

Patient and Physician Perspectives on Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)

Important dates

Study start
2019
Primary completion
2030
Study completion
2030
First posted
Oct 18, 2019
Registry last updated
Feb 19, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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