Hepatitis
MONDO:0002251An active inflammatory process affecting the liver for more than six months. Causes include viral infections, autoimmune disorders, drugs, and metabolic disorders.
Also known as: Hepatitis, hepatitis, inflammation of liver, liver inflammation, acute and subacute liver necrosis, acute hepatitis, acute/subac. necrosis of liver, animal hepatitis
734 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 51 tagged with Hepatitis itself.
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Browse by category →Sub-types of Hepatitis
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Viral hepatitis 12 trials · 443 incl. sub-types
6 sub-types
- Hepatitis B virus infection 251 trials · 274 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Hepatitis C virus infection 158 trials · 162 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Hepatitis D virus infection 47 trials
- Hepatitis A virus infection 10 trials
- Hepatitis E virus infection 5 trials
- Epstein-Barr virus hepatitis 0 trials
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Alcoholic hepatitis 32 trials
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Autoimmune hepatitis 30 trials · 31 incl. sub-types
7 sub-types
- Autoimmune cholangitis 1 trial
- Autoimmune hepatitis type 1 0 trials
- Autoimmune hepatitis type 2 0 trials
- Autoimmune hepatitis type 3 0 trials
- Giant cell hepatitis with autoimmune hemolytic anemia 0 trials
- Primary biliary cholangitis/primary sclerosing cholangitis and autoimmune hepatitis overlap syndrome 0 trials
- Seronegative autoimmune hepatitis 0 trials
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Drug-induced hepatitis 3 trials
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Fulminant viral hepatitis 3 trials
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Granulomatous hepatitis 0 trials
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Hepatic tuberculosis 0 trials
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Idiopathic peliosis hepatis 0 trials
Most studied deeper sub-types
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Can a new vaccine shield more people from hepatitis a?
Vaccine Recruiting nowThis trial tests an inactivated hepatitis A vaccine called Healive in healthy people aged 1 year and older. Researchers will measure how well the vaccine triggers protective antibodies and check its safety. Adults receive the vaccine in an open-label group, while children are ran…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Sinovac Biotech Co., Ltd • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New shot aims to cure hepatitis b – early trial underway
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial tests an experimental drug called AHB-137 in 84 adults with chronic hepatitis B who are already on antiviral therapy. The goal is to see if AHB-137 can clear the hepatitis B surface antigen and keep the virus under control, potentially leading to a functional c…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: AusperBio Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New shot aims to tame hepatitis b without daily pills
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests an experimental drug called AHB-137 in 70 adults with chronic hepatitis B who are already on antiviral pills. The drug is given as a shot under the skin. The goal is to see if it can lower the virus to undetectable levels and allow some people to stop the…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: AusperBio Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can this IV drug help avoid liver transplants in heavy drinkers?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests an experimental drug called larsucosterol in 350 people with severe alcohol-associated hepatitis. The goal is to see if the drug helps patients survive for 90 days without needing a liver transplant. Participants receive either the drug or a placebo by IV…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Bausch Health Americas, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can we use fewer steroids for Immunotherapy-Linked hepatitis?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether closely monitoring patients with mild to moderate liver inflammation from cancer immunotherapy, and only giving steroids if needed, is as safe and effective as starting high-dose steroids right away. About 56 adults with grade 2 or 3 immune-related hep…
Sponsor: AHS Cancer Control Alberta • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New hope for hepatitis b? early trial of Tune-401 begins
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests the safety of a new drug, Tune-401, in 36 adults with chronic hepatitis B. Participants must already be on standard antiviral medication. The goal is to see if Tune-401 is safe and how the body processes it, not yet to cure the infection.
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Tune Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Simple blood test aims to spot multiple cancers early
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study collects blood samples from healthy people, those with benign diseases, and cancer patients to develop a multi-analyte blood test. The test looks for DNA methylation markers that may indicate the presence of various cancers, especially liver cancer. Researchers aim to …
Sponsor: Helio Genomics • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Black dads step up: new study enlists fathers to shield girls from HIV
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether teaching Black male caregivers how to talk about sexual health can help protect Black girls aged 14-18 from HIV, other sexually transmitted infections, and sexual violence. The program involves 612 pairs of girls and their male caregivers. Researchers wil…
Sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Massive liver study seeks 8,000 volunteers to unlock disease secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn more about liver diseases like hepatitis B, C, and D by observing up to 8,050 participants over time. Participants will have yearly check-ups, blood and urine tests, and liver ultrasounds. Some may be offered experimental treatments if they qualify. The g…
Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Decoding Immunotherapy's liver side effect to keep cancer treatment on track
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at liver inflammation (hepatitis) that can occur in cancer patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors, a type of immunotherapy. Researchers aim to describe the different patterns of liver injury and how they respond to treatment. By collecting real-world …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New app aims to empower hepatitis delta patients in their own care
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a mobile app called ePro-Diary HDV for people with hepatitis Delta, a rare but serious liver disease. The app helps patients track their health, communicate with doctors, and remember appointments. Researchers want to see if using the app helps patients atte…
Sponsor: FROM- Fondazione per la Ricerca Ospedale di Bergamo- ETS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Safer syringe program aims to cut infections in drug users worldwide
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether giving out special syringes with less leftover space (low dead-space) can help reduce the spread of HIV and hepatitis among people who inject drugs. Researchers will talk with participants and track their health in several countries. The goal is to fin…
Sponsor: Médecins du Monde • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Scientists dive deep into liver immune cells to unlock NASH secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at the immune cells inside the liver of people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). The goal is to find differences between those with simple fatty liver and those with the more serious form, NASH, which can lead to cirrhosis and liver cancer. Research…
Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:10 UTC