Cholangitis
MONDO:0004789An acute or chronic inflammatory process affecting the biliary tract.
Also known as: biliary tract infection, biliary tree inflammation, cholangitis, inflammation of biliary tree
132 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Can a new drug outperform standard care for a rare liver disease in teens?
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 trial is testing whether an experimental drug called HTD1801 can improve liver health in adolescents with primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC), a rare disease that damages the bile ducts. Participants will receive either HTD1801 or the standard treatment, ursodeoxych…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: HighTide Therapeutics (Hong Kong) Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for rare liver disease: drug trial targets bile duct damage
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called elafibranor in 68 adults with primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC), a rare liver disease that damages bile ducts. The main goal is to check the drug's safety and side effects compared to a placebo. Researchers will also look at blood tests to see if…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Ipsen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for rare liver disease: experimental drug CS0159 enters Mid-Stage trial
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 2 trial tests an experimental drug called CS0159 in 50 people with primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC), a rare liver disease. The study has a 12-week placebo-controlled phase followed by a 40-week open-label period to check safety and how well the drug works. Research…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Cascade Pharmaceuticals, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Could ditching gluten ease two tough gut diseases?
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether a gluten-free diet can help people with primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Researchers will track changes in symptoms, gut bacteria, and lab results in 60 adults over time. The goal is to see if avoiding gluten c…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institute for Clinical and Experimental Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Could a common cholesterol drug help fight a rare liver disease?
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial tests whether taking 40 mg of simvastatin daily for 5 years can improve outcomes for people with primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC), a rare liver disease. About 560 patients will receive either simvastatin or a placebo. Researchers will track survival, need f…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Annika Bergquist • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:35 UTC
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New biomarkers may sharpen cancer diagnosis in bile duct blockages
Diagnosis OngoingThis study looks at whether measuring certain substances in bile and blood can more accurately diagnose cancer in people with bile duct blockages. Researchers will compare these new tests with standard methods in 500 adults undergoing a procedure called ERCP. The goal is to find …
Sponsor: AdventHealth • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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New hope for PSC patients: drug targets debilitating itch
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a medicine called volixibat to see if it can reduce severe itching in people with primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC), a rare liver disease. About 182 participants will receive either volixibat or a placebo, and researchers will track itch scores using a daily d…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mirum Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Can a new infrared camera help surgeons spot nerves and bile ducts?
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis trial is testing an investigational imaging device that uses shortwave infrared light to help surgeons see important structures like nerves, ureters, and bile ducts during surgery. The study involves adults aged 18 and older who are undergoing certain surgical procedures, su…
Sponsor: Cision Vision, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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1,200-Patient study aims to predict liver failure risks
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis observational study follows 1,222 adults with liver cirrhosis to understand why some develop serious complications like fluid buildup or bleeding. Participants have check-ups every six months, including questionnaires, physical exams, and imaging. The goal is to build better…
Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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120,000-Person study hopes to crack the code of chronic illness
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis observational study plans to enroll 120,000 people with various chronic diseases like pancreatitis, diabetes, and arthritis. Researchers will collect blood samples and health data to study how genetics and lifestyle affect disease progression. The goal is to find common dise…
Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC