Acute liver failure

This study tests whether two drugs that calm the immune system—high-dose steroids or anti-thymocyte globulin—can help children with sudden, severe liver failure survive without needing a liver transplant. About 163 children aged 1 to 17 will be randomly assigned to receive one of…

This early-phase trial is testing a new bioartificial liver device that uses liver cells grown from stem cells. It will be given to 12 people with liver failure or small-for-size syndrome. The main goal is to see if the treatment is safe and tolerable, while also checking for any…

This early study tests whether using mesenchymal stem cells in a blood purification device is safe and can help adults with liver failure. Ten participants will receive the treatment alongside standard care. Researchers will track survival at 28 days and check for side effects. T…

This study tests whether a machine that keeps donated livers working outside the body can help doctors safely use livers that were previously considered too risky for transplant. About 186 adults on the liver transplant waiting list will be randomly assigned to either receive a s…

This study tests whether a daily nutritional supplement containing resveratrol, quercetin, taurine, inulin, and whey protein can improve liver function and quality of life in adults with liver disease from chronic hepatitis C. Over 12 weeks, 26 participants will take either the s…

This study tests a combined blood-filtering system (DPMAS and plasma exchange) in 25 adults with acute-on-chronic liver failure who are either waiting for a liver transplant or not eligible for one. The goal is to see if this artificial liver support can keep patients alive witho…

This study tests whether a standard volume of plasma exchange (blood filtering) works as well as a high volume in children aged 3 to 18 with acute liver failure. The goal is to see which approach helps more children survive without needing a liver transplant by day 21. Forty part…

This Phase 2 trial is testing an experimental drug called F573 in 97 people with acute liver failure or acute-on-chronic liver failure. Participants receive daily injections of F573 or a placebo for 7 days. The main goal is to check safety and side effects, while also looking at …

This early-stage trial is testing whether giving a mix of healthy gut bacteria (from donors) to people hospitalized with serious liver disease is safe and tolerable. The study involves 24 adults with liver failure or cirrhosis who have low levels of certain gut metabolites. Resea…

This study aims to create a simple blood test to find liver cancer at an early, more treatable stage. Researchers will analyze genetic material in the blood of 600 adults, including those with liver cancer, chronic liver disease, and healthy volunteers. The goal is to improve ear…

This study tests a new endoscopic ultrasound method (EUS-SWQ) to measure liver stiffness and diagnose liver fibrosis (scarring) in people with chronic liver disease. Researchers will compare EUS-SWQ results with standard liver biopsy and FibroScan in 65 adults. The goal is to see…

This study is testing a new, non-invasive ultrasound device called the Hepatoscope to screen for liver scarring (fibrosis) and fatty liver in people at risk. Researchers will enroll 200 patients with risk factors like diabetes or elevated liver enzymes. Those with high stiffness …

This study is testing whether special ultrasound scans can accurately detect liver damage in children without needing a needle biopsy. Researchers will compare these scans to standard biopsy results in 550 children with various liver conditions. If the scans prove reliable, they …

This study is testing a blood test called hepatomiR to see if it can predict when people with chronic liver disease will develop serious complications like fluid buildup in the belly, bleeding from the esophagus, or confusion from liver failure. Researchers will follow 156 outpat…

This study tests whether a computer alert can help doctors remember to prescribe blood-thinning medicine for high-risk patients after they leave the hospital. Blood clots are a serious risk for some hospitalized patients, even after discharge. The trial will include 400 adults ag…

This study at the National Institutes of Health is looking at 1,000 adults with known or suspected hormone gland (endocrine) disorders. The goal is to better understand these conditions and help train doctors. Participants may receive tests, treatments, or surgery as part of thei…

This study enrolls up to 15,000 children with known or suspected endocrine or metabolic disorders, along with their family members. Researchers will collect medical records, blood, saliva, and other samples to identify genetic changes linked to these conditions. The goal is to be…

This study looks at how the drug mirdametinib is absorbed and removed from the body in people with moderate or severe liver problems compared to those with normal liver function. It involves 32 adults and is for research only, not to treat any condition. The goal is to understand…

This study aims to collect medical data and biological samples (blood, urine, stool, and tissue) from up to 4,000 adults with known or suspected gastrointestinal diseases. Participants receive standard medical care at the NIH, and any extra samples or leftover tissue from procedu…

This early-stage study looks at how a new drug, INCB123667, behaves in the bodies of 16 adults with moderate or severe liver disease. Researchers will measure drug levels and watch for side effects. The goal is to gather safety information, not to treat the liver condition.

This early-stage study is testing how the drug BMS-986435 behaves in the body and whether it is safe for people with mild to moderate liver problems compared to those with healthy livers. 24 adults will receive a single dose, and researchers will measure drug levels and monitor f…

This early-phase study looks at how a single dose of the drug inavolisib behaves in people with moderate or severe liver impairment compared to healthy volunteers. Researchers will measure drug levels in the blood and check for side effects. The goal is to understand if liver pro…

This study looks at how a single dose of the experimental drug BI 1291583 behaves in the blood of people with and without liver problems. The drug is being developed for bronchiectasis, a chronic lung disease. About 32 adults aged 18–80 will take part, divided into groups based o…

This early-stage study is testing a single dose of the drug eloralintide in 36 people with different levels of liver function—from healthy to severely impaired. Researchers want to see how the body absorbs and processes the drug and whether it causes side effects. The goal is to …

This early-stage study looks at how the liver handles two experimental drugs, AZD9550 and AZD6234, in people with moderate to severe liver problems compared to healthy volunteers. About 28 adults will receive a single injection of one drug. The goal is to see if liver impairment …

This early-stage study by Pfizer looks at how different levels of liver function affect the processing of a new drug called PF-07328948. About 26 adults with and without liver impairment will take a single tablet and stay at the clinic for 6 days for monitoring and blood tests. T…

This study is collecting information from 10,000 liver transplant patients across Europe to create a new, up-to-date reference for what good outcomes look like when using machine perfusion (a technique that keeps donated livers healthier before transplant). The goal is to help do…

This early-stage study is recruiting 44 adults aged 18 to 80, including both healthy people and those with liver problems. All participants will take a single tablet of the drug BI 3000202. Researchers will measure how the drug moves through the body and check for side effects ov…

This study enrolls adults with known or suspected endocrine (hormone gland) disorders, such as diabetes or thyroid disease, to help researchers learn more about these conditions. Participants will undergo medical exams, blood and imaging tests, and possibly genetic testing. The m…

This early-stage study is testing how the drug radiprodil behaves in people with mild, moderate, or severe liver problems compared to healthy adults. About 40 participants will receive a single dose and be monitored for about a week. The goal is to see if liver impairment affects…

This study is looking for new blood markers that could show how much scarring (fibrosis) is in the liver of people with chronic liver disease. Researchers will compare these markers to current tests like FibroScan and liver biopsy. The goal is to find a more accurate and less inv…

This early-stage study is testing an investigational drug called PF-08653944 in 26 adults, some with healthy livers and others with mild to severe liver impairment. Researchers want to see how liver function affects the way the body processes the drug and whether it is safe. Part…

This study looks at how the body handles a single dose of the drug vepdegestrant in people with moderate to severe liver problems compared to healthy people. About 24 adults (ages 18-70) will take one pill and stay at the clinic for 11 days. The goal is to see if liver function a…

This study will follow 1,200 liver transplant patients in France to understand why some people bleed heavily during surgery while others don't. Researchers will use advanced methods like machine learning to build better prediction tools. The goal is to help doctors manage bleedin…

This study is testing a tool called B-COMPASS that uses a 22-question survey to predict whether people will follow their prescribed treatments. Researchers will enroll 3100 adults with cardiovascular, endocrine, immune, nerve, cancer, or rare diseases across Europe. The goal is t…

This early-stage study is testing a single dose of an experimental drug called EDG-7500 in 32 adults. Some have mild or moderate liver problems, while others have normal liver function. Researchers want to see how the drug moves through the body and if it is safe in people with d…

This study looks at how the drug MK-1084 (calderasib) moves through the body in people with and without liver problems. Researchers will measure drug levels in the blood and check for side effects. About 58 adults will take a single dose and be monitored. The goal is to understan…

This study is creating a digital tool to help teenagers and young adults (ages 14-20) who have had or are waiting for a liver transplant as they move from pediatric to adult care. The tool helps patients and doctors track medication use and well-being from home, reducing hospital…

This study collects blood and tissue samples from 800 people with chronic liver disease or liver cancer. Researchers will use these samples to create lab models, such as cell clusters and mouse tumors, to study these diseases and test new treatments. The goal is to improve unders…

This study is testing a new single probe for FibroScan, a device that measures liver stiffness to assess disease. Researchers want to see if one probe can work as well as the current two-probe system. About 309 adults with chronic liver disease will take part across France and Ho…

This study is testing whether a simple neck ultrasound can predict dangerous drops in blood pressure after anesthesia in adults with chronic liver disease. Researchers will measure blood flow in the carotid artery before and after anesthesia in 35 patients. If the method works, i…

This study looks at how mild and moderate liver problems change the way the body handles a single dose of the drug tasurgratinib. Researchers will compare 18 people with stable liver impairment to healthy volunteers matched by age, weight, race, and gender. The goal is to underst…

This study looks at whether a special MRI scan that measures muscle health and frailty can predict death or the need for a liver transplant in people with liver disease. Researchers will follow 1,200 patients who are already getting an MRI for routine care. The goal is to see if …

This early-stage study is testing how the drug TS-172 behaves in the bodies of people with mild or moderate liver impairment. Researchers will measure drug levels in the blood to see if liver function affects how the drug is processed. The study involves 24 Japanese adults and is…

This study tracks 1,000 patients undergoing major liver, pancreas, or bile duct surgery to see if the time it takes for their albumin levels to return to normal can predict complications and length of hospital stay. Albumin is a protein that drops after surgery due to inflammatio…

This study looks at how the body handles a single dose of the cancer drug olverembatinib in people with normal vs. impaired liver function. Researchers will measure drug levels and safety in 48 adults. The goal is to understand if liver problems require dose adjustments.

This study looks at how a drug called LY3537031 moves through the body in people with mild, moderate, or severe liver problems compared to healthy volunteers. About 32 adults will receive a single injection under the skin. The goal is to understand how liver function affects drug…

This study looks at the social and economic challenges faced by people with chronic liver disease, like trouble paying for food or housing. Researchers will survey 400 patients and their doctors at Indiana University Health to find out what needs are most common and how patients …

This study looks at medical records from 15,000 people to see how chronic liver diseases (like hepatitis, fatty liver, and cirrhosis) are linked to other health problems. Researchers will track new cases of liver cancer and complications over time. The goal is to better understan…

This registry is tracking 3,000 critically ill patients who receive the CytoSorb blood-filtering device in real-world intensive care settings. The goal is to collect data on how the device is used and whether it relates to patient survival. It covers many conditions like sepsis, …