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LiverWatch Trial: Remote Monitoring Platform for Advanced Liver Disease — Transforming Cirrhosis Care Beyond the Hospital

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17 May 2026

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The LiverWatch trial is testing a comprehensive remote monitoring platform for advanced cirrhosis patients, combining nutrition counselling, physical activity incentives, and symptom tracking. This innovative approach could transform chronic liver disease management beyond traditional clinic-based care.

Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov

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