Fibrotic liver disease

This study tests whether taking a low dose of niacin (vitamin B3) after meals can help reduce fat stored in the liver for people with metabolic fatty liver disease (MASLD). Researchers will compare niacin to a placebo in 36 adults aged 50 to 80. The goal is to see if niacin can r…

This study tests an experimental drug called AZD2389 in about 104 adults with fatty liver disease and advanced liver scarring (fibrosis). The drug is a pill that blocks a protein linked to scarring. Researchers will check if it safely lowers markers of liver damage over 24 weeks …

This phase 3 trial tests survodutide, a weekly injection, in 1800 adults with MASH and moderate to advanced liver fibrosis. Participants receive either the drug or a placebo for up to 7 years, alongside diet and exercise advice. The goal is to see if survodutide can improve or re…

This study tests whether a minimally invasive procedure called endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG), which reduces stomach size by 70%, can help reverse fatty liver disease (MASH) in people with obesity. Researchers will compare ESG plus lifestyle changes to lifestyle changes alo…

This study looks at whether drinking instant coffee every day for 6 weeks can reduce liver fat and improve gut health in people who have finished treatment for stage I-III colorectal cancer. About 80 adults who completed surgery, chemo, or radiation at least 2 months ago will par…

This study tests a drug called hydronidone in 150 adults with liver scarring caused by chronic hepatitis B. Participants take the capsules three times daily for 28 days. The main goal is to check for side effects and ensure the drug is safe. This is an early-phase trial, so it fo…

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 a drug called hydronidone in 300 adults with liver scarring (fibrosis or cirrhosis) from chronic hepatitis B. Participants take the drug three times daily for 28 days to see if it is safe. The main goal is to track any side effects.

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 whether copper supplements can improve liver function and safety in people with cirrhosis who have low copper levels. Researchers will give 30 participants either copper or a placebo and measure changes in blood copper levels and other health markers. The goal is…

This study tests whether a low dose of the thyroid hormone Synthroid can help treat nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), a serious liver condition common in Veterans. About 128 overweight or obese Veterans with NASH will take either Synthroid or a placebo daily for one year. The …

This study tests whether phycocyanin, a natural protein from spirulina, can improve liver health in adults with liver fibrosis or cirrhosis. Ten participants will take either phycocyanin or a placebo daily for at least 4 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in liver stiffness …

This phase 2 trial tests whether nicotinamide (a form of vitamin B3) can stop or reverse liver fibrosis in people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and obesity. Thirty adults will take either nicotinamide or a placebo daily for one year. Researchers will measure liver stiffn…

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 tests if a tube-like device called a stent, placed through a scope, can reverse gastric bypass surgery in 20 people who have serious complications like low blood sugar, blockages, or liver problems. The goal is to see if the stent works as well as surgery to fix these …

This study tests whether taking atorvastatin (Lipitor) daily for 48 weeks can reduce the risk of liver cancer in 60 adults with advanced liver fibrosis or cirrhosis. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either the drug or a placebo. The main goal is to see if atorvastati…

This early-stage trial is testing a new drug called PHIN-214 (a modified version of terlipressin) in 74 adults with mild-to-moderate liver cirrhosis. The study has two parts: a single dose and then daily injections for 28 days. The main goals are to check safety, find the best do…

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 aims to see which of two blood tests, eLIFT or FibroMeter, is better at finding advanced liver scarring (fibrosis) in people with fatty liver disease or alcohol-related liver disease. About 1,788 adults from primary care clinics will take both tests. The goal is to imp…

LiverSeek is a study testing an automated screening program for advanced liver fibrosis in people aged 50-75 with risk factors like diabetes or obesity. When a routine blood test is done, the lab system automatically calculates a fibrosis score and, if needed, orders additional t…

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 compares two newer imaging methods—photon-counting CT and ultrasound—against the standard MRI to see how well they detect fat and scarring in the liver. About 45 adults with liver disease will receive all three scans. The goal is to find a faster, cheaper, and equally …

This study tests a new, fast MRI technique that measures collagen in the liver to detect scarring (fibrosis) without a needle biopsy. Researchers will compare the MRI results with standard tests in 200 adults with liver disease and healthy volunteers. The goal is to find a safer,…

This study looks at whether magnetic resonance elastography (MRE), a special type of MRI, can accurately measure liver scarring (fibrosis) in people with chronic hepatitis B. Researchers will compare MRE results to standard liver biopsies in 600 adults. If MRE works well, it coul…

This study is testing whether combining new blood tests and stool analysis can detect liver fibrosis earlier than current methods. Researchers will follow 1200 adults referred to a community liver clinic. The goal is to identify advanced liver disease sooner and reduce unnecessar…

This study is testing whether a common blood test, called FIB4, can help find people with advanced liver fibrosis (serious liver scarring) who don't know they have it. About 500 adults aged 18-70 with a high FIB4 result will get a more detailed liver check, including a special ul…

This study is testing a new ultrasound technique called visual transient elastography (ViTE) to measure liver fat and scarring in people with chronic liver injury. Researchers will compare the ultrasound results to the standard liver biopsy to see how accurate the new method is. …

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 new way to measure liver scarring using an endoscopic ultrasound with special software. About 300 adults with suspected liver disease will undergo this new scan, a standard liver biopsy, and another non-invasive test. The goal is to see if the new techniqu…

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 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 study will screen 2,000 people with HIV for fatty liver disease using a painless ultrasound technique. The goal is to catch liver problems early and improve long-term care. Researchers will also track how different HIV medications affect liver health.

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 testing a two-step screening method to find advanced liver fibrosis in people who don't yet have symptoms. First, a routine blood test calculates a score called FIB-4. If that score is high, patients get a more specialized non-invasive test. The goal is to see how w…

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 aims to understand how liver diseases like fatty liver, hepatitis B, fibrosis, and cirrhosis develop by analyzing individual liver cells and their spatial organization. Researchers will collect blood and discarded liver tissue from 240 patients undergoing surgery or bi…

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 looks at a program where family doctors work with a hospital to find liver scarring (fibrosis) early in people at risk. About 150 adults with a high FIB-4 score will get a special liver scan (Fibroscan). The goal is to see if those with scarring get the right follow-up…

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 looks at how the drug bulevirtide changes gut bacteria and bile acids in people with hepatitis delta (a serious liver infection). Researchers will follow 20 patients for 48 weeks, collecting stool and blood samples to see how these changes relate to liver health. The g…

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 using liver elastography, a non-invasive ultrasound-like technique, to measure liver fibrosis in children with type III glycogen storage disease (GSDIII). The goal is to see if this method can replace painful liver biopsies for monitoring disease progression. …

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…