Autosomal erythropoietic protoporphyria
MONDO:0019263Erythropoietic protoporphyria (EPP) is an inherited disorder of the heme metabolic pathway characterized by accumulation of protoporphyrin in blood, erythrocytes and tissues, and cutaneous manifestations of photosensitivity.
Also known as: EPP
171 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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New hope for kids: drug may prevent transplant complications
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding the drug vorinostat to standard care can prevent graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in children and young adults (ages 1-26) with non-cancerous blood disorders who are getting a bone marrow transplant. GVHD is a serious complication where donor cells…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sung Won Choi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Bile acid pill may turbocharge liver regrowth after transplant
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial tests whether ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA), a bile acid supplement, can speed up liver regeneration in adults receiving a living-donor liver transplant. Participants take UDCA or a placebo starting at least 10 days before surgery and continuing for 10 days after. Resear…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, India • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Robotic liver surgery from afar: a new frontier in surgical care?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares remote robotic liver surgery to local robotic surgery to see if the remote approach is just as safe and effective. About 148 adults with liver disease will be randomly assigned to one of the two types of surgery. Researchers will track complications, recovery,…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tongji Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New blood test method for liver disease could make diagnosis easier
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study checks if a simpler way to collect blood samples works as well as the standard method for the HepQuant DuO liver test. The test involves drinking a natural substance and taking blood samples 20 and 60 minutes later. Researchers will compare different blood collection t…
Sponsor: HepQuant, LLC • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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AI could help spot rare metabolic diseases in newborns
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis trial will test an artificial intelligence system designed to interpret routine newborn screening tests for inherited metabolic disorders. Researchers will compare the AI's accuracy to standard manual review by trained staff. The study plans to include 200,000 newborns in Ch…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Children's Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Liver health may change how a promising cancer drug works in the body
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study investigates how the experimental cancer drug atirmociclib is processed by the body in people with mild, moderate, or severe liver disease compared to those with healthy livers. Participants receive a single oral dose of the drug, and blood samples are taken over time …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Liver health may change how body handles inhaled lung drug
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis phase 1 trial investigates how mild, moderate, and severe liver impairment affects the way the body processes a single inhaled dose of treprostinil palmitil, a drug used for certain lung conditions. The study enrolls about 30 adults with varying levels of liver function and …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Insmed Incorporated • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Skin deep: european study probes the hidden emotional toll of skin diseases
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how people with skin conditions (like eczema, psoriasis, or skin cancer) manage stress, feel lonely, and bounce back from challenges. Researchers will compare 375 adults with and without skin disease across 15 European countries using questionnaires. The goal …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New MRI methods could spot liver damage earlier
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests new MRI techniques to measure blood flow and tissue details in the liver. Researchers will scan 110 people, including healthy volunteers and those with chronic liver disease or fibrosis, to see if these scans can reliably detect liver damage. The goal is to devel…
Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New obesity drug tested in people with liver problems
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis early-stage study is testing a new medicine for overweight and obesity. The main goal is to see how the drug behaves in people with different levels of liver function, from normal to severely reduced. About 35 adults aged 18-80 will take a single dose, and researchers will m…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Novo Nordisk A/S • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Lifestyle tweaks may cut liver cancer risk, new study hints
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether lifestyle changes can reduce the risk of liver cancer in people already at high risk. Researchers will track changes in bile acids, gut bacteria, and liver health in 90 adults aged 50-90. The goal is to see if simple adjustments can make a lasting diff…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Cancer Centre, Singapore • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Liver function study tests new Drug's safety in 24 volunteers
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis early-stage study looks at how a single 25 mg dose of VC005 tablets behaves in people with mild or moderate liver impairment compared to healthy volunteers. The goal is to measure drug levels and safety. 24 participants will take one dose and be monitored closely.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Jiangsu vcare pharmaceutical technology co., LTD • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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1,000 patients to help unlock secrets of liver surgery recovery
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will follow 1,000 adults who have liver or bile duct surgery at one hospital in Italy. Researchers will track complications, survival, and cancer recurrence for up to 5 years. The goal is to better understand what affects recovery and long-term health after these opera…
Sponsor: Azienda USL Toscana Centro • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New liver safety study for experimental drug MDR-001 begins
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis early-stage study will give a single dose of MDR-001, a GLP-1 receptor agonist tablet, to 32 people: some with mild or moderate liver impairment and some with healthy livers. Researchers want to see how the drug moves through the body and if it is safe in people with liver i…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: MindRank AI Ltd • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Liver function may change how lung cancer drug works
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis early-stage study looks at how the drug anecatibin fumarate is processed in the body of people with and without liver problems. It will include 24 adults with lung cancer. The goal is to understand safety and drug levels, not to test if the drug works.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Chia Tai Tianqing Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Liver function and drug levels: a closer look at GS1-144
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis early-stage study looks at how the drug GS1-144 moves through the bodies of women with and without liver problems. About 24 women aged 18 to 70 will take part. The goal is to measure drug levels and see if liver function affects them. No treatment is being tested.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Changchun GeneScience Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Liver function may change how anxiety drug works
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis early-stage study looks at how the drug buagafuran (AF-5) behaves in people with liver impairment compared to those with normal liver function. Twenty-four adults will receive a single 30 mg dose, and researchers will measure drug levels in the blood and monitor safety. The …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Beijing Union Pharmaceutical Factory Ltd • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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AI learns to read scans and reports for smarter disease diagnosis
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to create an artificial intelligence (AI) system that can combine medical images (like CT and MRI scans) with patient records and lab results to help doctors more accurately diagnose diseases of the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas. The researchers will use data f…
Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Liver function and drug processing: a closer look at hydronidone
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how the drug hydronidone moves through the body in people with different levels of liver function. Thirty adults with either normal liver function or varying degrees of liver impairment will take a single dose of the drug. The goal is to understand how liver h…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Beijing Continent Pharmaceutical Co, Ltd. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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30,000 blood samples could revolutionize rapid disease testing
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will collect blood samples from 30,000 adults in the UK with various health conditions, including blood clots, infections, heart disease, diabetes, and more. The samples will be used to develop and fine-tune new diagnostic tests for the cobas® lumira device, which allo…
Sponsor: LumiraDx UK Limited • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New study aims to uncover hidden liver risks in pregnant women
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will look at 80 pregnant women with signs of liver issues, such as high liver enzymes or bilirubin, to find out which liver disorders are most common and how they affect both mother and baby. Researchers will track changes in liver health over time using blood tests an…
Sponsor: Eman Ashraf Saad Ahmed • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Liver transplant showdown: auxiliary vs. living donor – which saves more lives?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will compare two types of liver transplants: auxiliary (where part of the patient's own liver is left in place) and living donor (where a portion of a donor's liver is used). Researchers will track 100 patients to see which approach leads to better survival, fewer comp…
Sponsor: Zhi-Jun Zhu • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Liver disease study aims to map recovery and organ failure over 6 months
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will follow 100 adults with chronic liver disease who are hospitalized for sudden worsening of their condition. Researchers will track organ failure, recovery, and whether patients need a liver transplant or die within 6 months. The goal is to better understand how the…
Sponsor: Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, India • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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Massive diabetes registry aims to unlock secrets of metabolic disease
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis 10-year observational study will follow 10,000 adults with diabetes, metabolic disorders, and related conditions like high blood pressure and fatty liver disease. Researchers will collect routine medical data to identify markers of disease severity and activity. The goal is …
Sponsor: IRCCS San Raffaele • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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New study to track hidden salt and mineral imbalances in sick kids
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will look at 150 infants and children aged 1 month to 4 years who are admitted to a hospital gastroenterology unit with a gastrointestinal disease. The goal is to find out how common electrolyte disturbances (like low sodium or potassium) are in these children. By meas…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 12:41 UTC