{"id":886,"date":"2022-05-11T18:18:18","date_gmt":"2022-05-11T18:18:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kcri.wpengine.com\/?p=886"},"modified":"2022-07-07T16:33:19","modified_gmt":"2022-07-07T16:33:19","slug":"cirrhosis-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kcresearchinstitute.com\/es\/cirrhosis-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Tratamiento de Cirrosis y el Manejo de Enfermedad de Kansas City Research Institute"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your liver is your body\u2019s largest internal organ, responsible for balancing and creating fuel for all of your other internal systems. As blood passes through, the liver breaks down and metabolizes essential nutrients, making them easier to use for the rest of your body.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cirrhosis is the final stage of chronic liver disease where these necessary functions are interrupted by extensive tissue damage. For many patients, this is a daunting diagnosis.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kansas City Research Institute (KCRI) is committed to bringing cirrhosis patients in Kansas City safe, reliable, and impactful treatment options to improve overall health and wellness. Keep reading to learn more about cirrhosis treatment and care.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is cirrhosis?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identified as the final stage of fibrosis (scarring) of the liver, cirrhosis is the final step before liver failure. As fibrosis progresses, scar tissue replaces healthy, active tissue in the liver, disrupting liver function. What characterizes specific liver conditions, including cirrhosis, is the degree and quality of this disruption to function.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">S\u00edntomas<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Signs and symptoms of cirrhosis include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tendency to bleed or bruise early<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fatigue<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jaundice or yellowing of the skin and eyes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/conditions-and-diseases\/ascites#:~:text=Ascites%20is%20a%20condition%20in,chest%20and%20surround%20your%20lungs.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ascites<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or fluid buildup in the abdomen<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">P\u00e9rdida de Peso<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Itchy skin<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/edema.html#:~:text=Edema%20means%20swelling%20caused%20by,Sunburn\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Edema<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or swelling<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">N\u00e1useas<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swelling in the legs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disorientation and drowsiness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slurred speech<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The development of spider-like vessels underneath the skin surface<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gastrointestinal bleeding<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is important to note that because cirrhosis is the final stage of liver disease, symptoms of any precursory conditions could also be included as symptoms of cirrhosis. We always recommend consulting a medical professional about symptoms you are experiencing. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kcresearchinstitute.com\/es\/request-a-call\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Request a call<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if you would like to speak to someone from our clinic.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_728\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-728\" src=\"https:\/\/kcresearchinstitute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/KCRI-Fibroscan-2258-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"woman speaking to a medical professional at KCRI about cirrhosis treatment\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kcresearchinstitute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/KCRI-Fibroscan-2258-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kcresearchinstitute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/KCRI-Fibroscan-2258-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kcresearchinstitute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/KCRI-Fibroscan-2258-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kcresearchinstitute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/KCRI-Fibroscan-2258-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/kcresearchinstitute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/KCRI-Fibroscan-2258-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/kcresearchinstitute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/KCRI-Fibroscan-2258.jpg 1700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Starting points<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The formation of fibrosis usually begins with a precursory condition before it progresses to cirrhosis. While these precursory conditions are often more treatable, it is important to seek medical guidance and be proactive about your diagnosis and treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alcoholism<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Part of the liver\u2019s job is to break down alcohol when you consume it. Drinking excessively causes the liver to take in more alcohol than it can process, causing damage to the tissue over time. As scar tissue continues to replace healthy tissue, the function of the liver reduces drastically, leading to cirrhosis.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fatty liver disease<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fatty liver disease (FLD) refers to complications that arise from an excess of fat stored in the liver. FLD can progress quickly into more serious issues like end stage liver disease or cirrhosis in 25% of patients if left untreated, even though it presents with <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">no symptoms at all<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Potential causes of FLD include obesity and diabetes, high cholesterol, metabolic syndrome, diet, and other genetic factors.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enfermedad de h\u00edgado graso no alcoh\u00f3lico<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kcresearchinstitute.com\/es\/treatments-for-non-alcoholic-fatty-liver-disease-nafld\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enfermedad de h\u00edgado graso no alcoh\u00f3lico<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (NAFLD) often presents the same way as FLD but excludes patients who report alcohol consumption. NAFLD affects about 25% of the population in the U.S. and can also progress into cirrhosis if left untreated. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kcresearchinstitute.com\/es\/treatments-for-non-alcoholic-fatty-liver-disease-nafld\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clinical trials<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are often NAFLD patients\u2019 best and only option for treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kcresearchinstitute.com\/es\/clinical-trials-for-nash-patients-in-kansas-city\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (NASH) refers to inflammation of the liver caused by excess fat. As it progresses, this inflammation can lead to scarring and damage to the liver over time. NASH can also be caused by obesity, metabolic syndrome, and high cholesterol.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Colangitis Biliar Primaria<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kcresearchinstitute.com\/es\/clinical-trials-for-pbc-in-kansas-city\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Colangitis Biliar Primaria<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (PBC) is more commonly referred to as chronic liver disease. PBC falls under the autoimmune category and directly affects the bile ducts of the liver, causing inflammation that can lead to fibrosis.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hepatitis Autoinmune<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/conditions-and-diseases\/hepatitis\/autoimmune-hepatitis#:~:text=Autoimmune%20hepatitis%20is%20when%20your,living%20with%20other%20autoimmune%20conditions.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Autoimmune hepatitis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a condition where your body\u2019s natural immune system, typically responsible for fighting off disease, attacks your liver cells instead. The condition can become chronic and cause long-term damage. It is unclear what causes autoimmune hepatitis, but it is most often diagnosed in individuals with other autoimmune disorders.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Viral Hepatitis<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niddk.nih.gov\/health-information\/liver-disease\/viral-hepatitis\/what-is-viral-hepatitis#:~:text=Viral%20hepatitis%20is%20an%20infection,C%2C%20D%2C%20and%20E.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Viral hepatitis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is liver damage and inflammation caused by a viral infection. The most common viruses linked to viral hepatitis are hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E. These viruses can be spread through contaminated food and drink or exposure to contaminated bodily fluids like blood and stool.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/alpha1antitrypsindeficiency.html#:~:text=Alpha%2D1%20antitrypsin%20deficiency%20(AAT,can't%20reach%20the%20lungs.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a genetic condition that increases your risk for both liver and lung disease. Your liver is responsible for producing the protein alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) and sending it to the lungs. If the proteins produced are the wrong shape, they get stuck in the liver and are not able to make it to the lungs where they protect against disease and damage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hemocromatosis<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/hemochromatosis\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20351443#:~:text=Hereditary%20hemochromatosis%20(he%2Dmoe%2D,disease%2C%20heart%20problems%20and%20diabetes.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hemocromatosis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a condition that causes your body to absorb an excess amount of iron from the food you eat. The excess iron is stored in your organs, especially the liver, heart, and pancreas and causes damage as it builds up.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Staging<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cirrhosis is further classified based on its severity. More generally, it is either compensated or decompensated and these stages are progressive.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compensated cirrhosis is often asymptomatic. Patients will not exhibit typical indicators like ascites, variceal hemorrhage, hepatic encephalopathy, or jaundice. The key prognostic factor for compensated cirrhosis patients is the presence of varices\u2014abnormally enlarged veins in the esophagus that are caused by blood clots or blockages in the liver.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We identify decompensated cirrhosis by the overt presence of symptoms or complications. With effective cirrhosis treatment and disease management at KCRI, decompensated patients may be able to regress to the asymptomatic stage.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scanning<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When dealing with cirrhosis treatment, the primary method of liver assessment is scanning. There are multiple types of scans used to target the liver, including <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kcresearchinstitute.com\/es\/liver-biopsy-alternatives-in-kansas-city\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FibroScan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a painless alternative to liver biopsy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About FibroScan<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FibroScan is a non-invasive device used to assess liver health. It measures the degree of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.news-medical.net\/health\/What-is-Fibrosis.aspx#:~:text=The%20term%20fibrosis%20describes%20the,occurs%20as%20a%20pathological%20process.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fibrosis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or scarring, on the liver that could be caused by a number of liver conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The device measures fibrosis based on the \u201chardness,\u201d or stiffness, of the liver using a probe similar to an ultrasound. This measurement is given in kPa, which is a unit of pressure. Once we determine the degree of fibrosis, we can recommend further testing, treatment options, clinical trials, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kcresearchinstitute.com\/es\/fibroscan-details\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FibroScan technology<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is fast and intuitive. The exam can be performed in-office by any medical professional in under 10 minutes, providing immediate results at the point of care.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We use FibroScan to reach a diagnosis or measure the status of a multitude of conditions affecting the liver, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chronic Hepatitis B<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chronic Hepatitis C<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fatty Liver Disease (FLD)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cirrosis<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Liver failure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Metabolic syndrome<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Autoimmune diseases<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_813\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-813\" src=\"https:\/\/kcresearchinstitute.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/fibroscan-exam-picture-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"woman receiving a fibroscan for cirrhosis treatment\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kcresearchinstitute.com\/es\/fibroscan-near-you\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn more about FibroScan near you in Kansas City<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2192<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other types of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kcresearchinstitute.com\/es\/tests-for-liver-disease\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">scans and testing for liver disease<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and cirrhosis treatment include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Computerized Tomography (CT) Scan<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Magnetic Resonance Elastography (MRE)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blood testing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Liver biopsy<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is cirrhosis preventable?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On some levels, yes. It is impossible to protect yourself from genetic conditions, like cystic fibrosis or hemochromatosis, that may contribute to liver disease; however, employing basic healthy habits is an easy way to prevent or slow the development of fibrosis.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keeping an active lifestyle and healthy diet, including limiting your alcohol consumption, are natural ways that you can evade the development of precursory conditions to cirrhosis like FLD and NAFLD.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abstaining from illicit drugs and practicing safe sex are additional healthy habits to avoid contracting harmful diseases, like hepatitis and autoimmune deficiencies that can harm your liver.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to clinical trials, KCRI offers lifestyle modification programs and advice to help patients manage cirrhosis symptoms and limit any further damage to their liver.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cirrhosis treatment options<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While cirrhosis cannot be reversed, the goal of cirrhosis treatment is to slow the progression of scarring and manage symptoms. Depending on the stage of your condition, treatment may be focused on underlying causes, like alcohol dependency or precursory conditions, or resulting complications, like portal hypertension or encephalopathy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Liver transplant surgery<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your cirrhosis is extremely advanced, where liver function is bordering on failure, you may become a candidate for a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/tests-procedures\/liver-transplant\/about\/pac-20384842\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">liver transplant surgery<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This procedure involves either replacing your diseased liver with a healthy organ from a deceased donor or replacing a portion of your liver with a healthy portion from a live donor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates for transplant must go through extensive testing to determine if they are healthy enough to have a successful outcome. In most cases, patients with liver failure as a result of alcohol use are not candidates for transplant surgery.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clinical trials<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because there is no cure for advanced cirrhosis, clinical trials are often a patient&#8217;s best and only option to receive impactful treatment for their disease.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are seeking cirrhosis treatment and aren\u2019t sure where to turn, KCRI can guide you through the process of applying for a clinical trial and help you access leading medical research.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are looking to join a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kcresearchinstitute.com\/es\/cirrhosis-treatments-in-kansas-city\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cirrhosis clinical trial<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, there are multiple ways to begin your journey.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Use the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/kcresearchinstitute.com\/es\/current-research\/#!\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">current research<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> page on our website to stay informed about trials we are currently enrolling for.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Use our virtual <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kcresearchinstitute.com\/es\/am-i-a-candidate\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Am I a Candidate<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tool get pre-screened or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kcresearchinstitute.com\/es\/request-a-call\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">request a call<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to speak to one of our researchers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Get a referral from a primary care physician based on your medical history.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The difference in phase II and III clinical trials<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">KCRI patients can rest easy knowing that our medical staff is committed to advancing medicine by facilitating access to promising new treatments.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phase I \u2013 Screening for the safety of the drug or therapy in a small number of people<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phase II \u2013 Testing the efficacy and safety of the drug or therapy in a larger number of people<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phase III \u2013 Confirming effectiveness, monitor side effects, compare to commonly used treatments, and collect information that will allow the experimental drug or treatment to be used safely on large groups of people. Typically, 1000+ individuals are enrolled in Phase III studies.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All of our cirrhosis studies are in Phase II or III of clinical trials, meaning the protocol has already been through at least preliminary testing. The more advanced the phase of a clinical trial, the more reassurance we have in its effectiveness, and the easier it is for us to determine who would be an ideal candidate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kcresearchinstitute.com\/es\/fatty-liver-clinical-trial-near-you\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn more about our clinical trial process at KCRI<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2192<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Freilich and the KCRI difference<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Bradley Freilich, the founder of KCRI, is a widely published, board certified gastroenterologist and hepatologist specializing in fatty liver disease and treatments. He is passionate about offering resources and positive guidance for liver disease and cirrhosis patients through the power of research.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the help of his dedicated <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/kcresearchinstitute.com\/es\/about-us\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">team<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Dr. Freilich works to bring safe, reliable, and groundbreaking outpatient treatment opportunities to liver disease patients from all over the Kansas City metro. That\u2019s our specialty, that\u2019s our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kcresearchinstitute.com\/es\/clinical-research-organization-in-kansas-city\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mission<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact KCRI now for cirrhosis treatment in Kansas City<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Professionals at KCRI are dedicated to helping our patients manage and improve their symptoms with leading research and technology.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are ready to learn more about how cirrhosis treatment near you can impact your health and wellness, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kcresearchinstitute.com\/es\/request-a-call\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">contact<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Kansas City Research Institute today to speak to a medical professional, or use our <\/span><a 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