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
680 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Can hepatitis c be cured in just 4 weeks? a new trial puts it to the test
⭐️ CURE ⭐️ Recruiting nowThis pilot study is testing whether a 4-week course of two antiviral drugs—sofosbuvir plus glecaprevir/pibrentasvir—can cure chronic hepatitis C in people who have not been treated before and have only mild liver scarring. Participants who relapse after the short treatment will r…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Kirby Institute • Aim: ⭐️ CURE ⭐️
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A second punch against hepatitis b: interferon after RNA drugs may clear the virus
⭐️ CURE ⭐️ Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether giving pegylated interferon to people with chronic hepatitis B—after they have already received an antisense oligonucleotide or small interfering RNA treatment—can clear the hepatitis B surface antigen from their blood. About 72 adults who saw a significa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Huashan Hospital • Aim: ⭐️ CURE ⭐️
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hepatitis b cure breakthrough? new combo aims for 50%+ cure rate
⭐️ CURE ⭐️ Recruiting nowThis study tests a new two-drug combination (ASC22 and Peg-IFNa) to see if it can functionally cure chronic hepatitis B. About 150 adults with low virus levels will receive the treatment. The goal is to raise the cure rate above 50% without needing lifelong medication.
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University • Aim: ⭐️ CURE ⭐️
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New model aims to cure hepatitis c in homeless drug users
⭐️ CURE ⭐️ Recruiting nowThis study tests a collaborative care model where pharmacists, doctors, and patient navigators work together to provide hepatitis C treatment to people who use drugs and live in supportive housing. 444 participants will be randomly assigned to either this model or usual care. The…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: ⭐️ CURE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Jail-Based hep c cure program shows promise in pilot study
⭐️ CURE ⭐️ Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a low-barrier hepatitis C treatment program can help people in jail start and finish their medication more easily. Forty adults awaiting trial at the Rhode Island Department of Corrections will receive a 12-week course of the antiviral drug Epclusa. If re…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Lifespan • Aim: ⭐️ CURE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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New vaccine aims to cure chronic hepatitis b in early trial
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new vaccine called WGc0201 in 9 adults with chronic hepatitis B who are already on standard antiviral therapy. The vaccine is designed to boost the immune system to clear the virus, potentially leading to a functional cure. The main goal is to check…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Jiyan Liu • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a diabetes drug fix liver energy problems in fatty liver disease?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether the diabetes drug pioglitazone can improve how the liver processes energy in people with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and type 2 diabetes. Researchers will measure liver mitochondrial function using special tracers before and after 16 weeks…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 04:00 UTC
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Can a new injection tame chronic hepatitis b?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is evaluating an investigational drug called ACT201, given as an injection, to see if it is safe and tolerable. The study first tests single and multiple doses in healthy volunteers, then moves to people with chronic hepatitis B whose virus is already suppr…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Xiamen Amoytop Biotech Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 04:00 UTC
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Could family clinics cure hepatitis c as well as specialists?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether treating hepatitis C in primary care clinics, with non-specialist doctors, works as well as the standard specialist care in Brazil. It also evaluates the use of rapid tests and self-testing to find more people with the infection. The goal is to see if a s…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Oswaldo Cruz Foundation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 04:00 UTC
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Gene therapy takes on hepatitis b: first human trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new gene therapy called PBGENE-HBV in 45 adults with chronic hepatitis B who are already on antiviral medication. The goal is to see if the treatment is safe and can help control the virus. Participants must be in good health and have no liver scarr…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Precision BioSciences, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Pregnant women with hepatitis c get new hope in drug trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing the safety and drug levels of glecaprevir/pibrentasvir, a hepatitis C treatment, in 30 pregnant women with or without HIV. The goal is to see how the drug works during pregnancy and to monitor the health of both mothers and their infants up to 10 weeks after…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New weekly shot aims to stop liver disease from getting worse
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests whether survodutide, a weekly injection, can improve liver outcomes in 1590 adults with NASH or MASH cirrhosis. Participants are randomly assigned to receive survodutide or a placebo, along with diet and exercise counseling. The study will track serious l…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a diabetes drug help heal fatty livers?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at how the liver responds to food and a drug called semaglutide in people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). About 84 adults, including healthy volunteers, will take part. Researchers will check if semaglutide can reduce liver fat and damage over 30 …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New weekly shot could reverse liver damage in MASH patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug shows promise in reversing liver scarring in major trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 study tests a drug called efruxifermin in 1,650 people with non-cirrhotic NASH/MASH and moderate liver scarring (stage 2 or 3). Participants receive either the drug or a placebo as a weekly injection. The goal is to see if the drug can reverse liver inflammation and …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Akero Therapeutics, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets fatty liver in major trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests two experimental drugs, ECC4703 and ECC0509, alone or together, in 160 adults with MASH (a type of fatty liver disease). The goal is to see if they can safely reduce liver fat over 12 weeks. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive the drugs or a placebo…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Eccogene • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New drug hopes to tackle MASH cirrhosis
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new medicine called BI 3802876 in adults with compensated cirrhosis caused by MASH (a type of fatty liver disease). The main goal is to see if the drug is safe and how the body handles it. Participants receive either the drug or a placebo as an infusion, and ar…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 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: PHASE2 • Sponsor: AusperBio Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Experimental drug aims to reverse liver damage in rare triple condition
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called foscenvivint in people with liver cirrhosis caused by HIV and hepatitis C co-infection who also have hemophilia. Participants receive the drug once a week for 24 weeks. Researchers will check if the drug improves liver function and is safe to use.
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Kiminori Kimura, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to reverse liver damage in MASH cirrhosis
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 study tests an experimental drug called pegozafermin in 762 adults with liver scarring (cirrhosis) caused by MASH, a fatty liver disease. Participants receive weekly injections of the drug or a placebo for about two years. The goal is to see if the drug can improve l…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: 89bio, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental drug aims to reverse liver scarring in MASH cirrhosis
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests whether efimosfermin alfa can improve liver fibrosis in adults with compensated cirrhosis caused by MASH (a fatty liver disease). Participants receive either the drug or a placebo via injection. The main goal is to see if liver scarring improves by at lea…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental drug aims to stop liver failure in MASH cirrhosis
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 study tests whether an experimental drug called efimosfermin alfa can prevent serious liver complications in adults with compensated cirrhosis due to MASH (metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis). Participants receive either the drug or a placebo as a shot …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug could reverse liver scarring in MASH patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug, pegozafermin, in 1,350 adults with MASH (a type of fatty liver disease) and moderate liver scarring (stage F2 or F3). The goal is to see if the drug can improve scarring or resolve liver inflammation without making the disease worse over 52 weeks. Par…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: 89bio, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New shot aims to free hepatitis b patients from daily pills
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial tests an injection called AHB-137 in 60 adults with chronic hepatitis B who are already on antiviral pills. The goal is to see if the drug can lower virus levels enough that patients can safely stop all treatment. The study will check if the virus stays undetec…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Ausper Biopharma Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 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: PHASE2 • Sponsor: AusperBio Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to tame hepatitis b virus
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests two drugs, VIR-2218 and peginterferon, in 50 adults with mild chronic hepatitis B. The goal is to lower the virus level in the blood and improve the body's immune response. Participants receive injections for 6 months and are followed for over 2 years, including …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a new drug tame fatty liver disease? early trial aims to find out
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental drug called INI-822 to see if it is safe and tolerable. It involves healthy volunteers and people with MASH, a type of fatty liver disease. The study will give different doses of the drug or a placebo to see how the body handles i…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Inipharm Australia Pty Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New MASH drug OPK-88006 enters early human testing
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new drug called OPK-88006 in 30 people, first in healthy volunteers and then in those with MASH (a serious liver condition). The goal is to check safety, how the drug moves through the body, and early signs of liver improvement. Results will help de…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: OPKO Health, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can Weight-Loss surgery beat drugs for advanced liver damage?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial compares two approaches for treating advanced metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), a serious liver condition linked to obesity. About 120 adults with MASH and liver fibrosis will be randomly assigned to either metabolic surgery (gastric bypass or sl…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug targets fatty liver in transplant patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether resmetirom, a daily pill, can reduce liver fat in people who have had a liver transplant and developed MASH (a type of fatty liver disease). About 120 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either resmetirom or a placebo for 28 weeks. The main …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Madrigal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug IB-001 enters first human tests for chronic hepatitis b
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new drug called IB-001 for chronic hepatitis B. It will first check safety in up to 60 healthy volunteers, then test multiple doses in about 30 people with chronic hepatitis B. The main goal is to see if the drug is safe and how the body handles it.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: IntegerBio • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for rare liver disease: experimental drug GS-4321 enters human trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called GS-4321 for chronic hepatitis delta, a serious liver infection. First, healthy volunteers will help determine safe dosing. Then, people with the disease will receive multiple doses to see if the drug can reduce virus levels and improve liver hea…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Gilead Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo aims to cure hepatitis b without lifelong pills
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial tests a new drug called AHB-137, given alongside a hepatitis B vaccine or peginterferon, in 200 adults with chronic hepatitis B who are already on antiviral pills. The goal is to see if the combination can clear the hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) from the …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Ausper Biopharma Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New shot for hepatitis b heads into early safety testing
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a single injection of AHB-137 in 32 people with chronic hepatitis B, some with mild to moderate liver dysfunction and some with normal liver function. Researchers will measure how the drug moves through the body and check for safety issues. The goal i…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Ausper Biopharma Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hepatitis b breakthrough? new drug AHB-137 shows promise in Long-Term Follow-Up
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study checks if people with chronic hepatitis B who got better with the drug AHB-137 stay virus-free over time. About 200 adults who already responded to AHB-137 will be followed for years. The goal is to see if the virus stays undetectable and if liver health improves witho…
Sponsor: Ausper Biopharma Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New injection aims to suppress hepatitis b virus
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests an injection called AHB-137 in adults with chronic hepatitis B who have not yet received treatment. The study compares AHB-137 to a placebo to see if it can lower the amount of hepatitis B virus in the blood and reduce a key marker of infection (HBsAg). P…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Ausper Biopharma Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug tame hepatitis e? a first human trial begins
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests an experimental drug called AT-587 in healthy adults to see if it is safe and how the body processes it. The drug is being developed as a potential treatment for hepatitis E, a liver infection that currently has no approved therapy. Participants recei…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Atea Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to reverse liver damage in MASH patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests whether efimosfermin alfa can improve liver scarring and reduce inflammation in people with MASH (a type of fatty liver disease). About 1,200 adults with moderate-to-severe liver fibrosis will receive the drug or a placebo for 52 weeks. The goal is to see…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug hopes to halt liver damage in MASH patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests a drug called efimosfermin alfa in 1250 adults with MASH (a fatty liver disease) and moderate liver scarring. The main goal is to check safety and side effects. Participants will receive either the drug or a placebo, and researchers will monitor liver hea…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New shot aims to silence hepatitis b virus for good
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental injection called HRS-5635 in adults with chronic hepatitis B whose virus is already controlled by daily pills. The goal is to see if the injection can help the body clear the virus so patients can safely stop all hepatitis B medications. About 540…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Fujian Shengdi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 26, 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: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Bausch Health Americas, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a common supplement help liver patients in intensive care?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether adding L-carnitine, a natural substance, to standard care can improve outcomes for critically ill adults with liver disease in the ICU. About 58 participants with conditions like liver failure or severe infections will be enrolled. Researchers will tra…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Beni-Suef University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New shot aims to tame chronic hepatitis b
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests an injection called AHB-171 in healthy volunteers and people with chronic hepatitis B. The main goals are to check safety, how the body processes the drug, and whether it shows any signs of controlling the virus. About 110 participants will be enrolle…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Ausper Biopharma Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New shot aims to silence hepatitis b virus for good
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial tests an injection called AHB-171 in 138 people with chronic hepatitis B. The goal is to see if it can lower hepatitis B surface antigen and viral DNA to very low levels, potentially leading to a functional cure. Participants include those who have never been t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Ausper Biopharma Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to silence hepatitis b virus
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II trial tests whether two experimental drugs, GST-HG131 and GST-HG141, can safely reduce hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) levels in people with chronic hepatitis B. The study involves 80 adults aged 35-65. Participants receive either the drug combination or a place…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fujian Akeylink Biotechnology Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hepatitis b drug enters first human tests
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental drug called GIGA-2339 in 48 adults with chronic hepatitis B. The main goal is to check if the drug is safe and how the body processes it. Participants will receive either GIGA-2339 or a placebo by IV infusion, and researchers will…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: GigaGen, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to halt liver scarring in 2,150 patients with fatty liver disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests efruxifermin, a weekly injection, in 2,150 adults with liver scarring (cirrhosis) caused by NASH/MASH, a type of fatty liver disease. Half get the drug, half get a placebo. The goal is to see if efruxifermin can prevent serious liver events like liver fai…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Akero Therapeutics, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New trial aims to treat both liver damage and alcohol addiction at once
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding alcohol use disorder treatments (acamprosate and counseling) to standard liver therapy improves outcomes for people with severe alcohol-associated hepatitis. It also compares a new drug, F-652, against prednisone for liver treatment. About 216 adul…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Samer Gawrieh • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Gene-Silencing drug aims to reverse liver scarring in MASH patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial tests a drug called ALN-HSD, which uses gene silencing to target liver scarring in people with MASH, a fatty liver disease that can lead to cirrhosis. The study enrolls 120 adults with genetic risk factors and moderate-to-severe liver fibrosis. Researchers will…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug hopes to stop liver scarring in its tracks
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests a drug called efimosfermin alfa in 42 adults with liver scarring (cirrhosis) caused by fatty liver disease (MASH). Participants receive either the drug or a placebo as a shot under the skin. The main goal is to check safety and how the drug moves through …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental drug ALN-CIDEB targets fatty liver in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called ALN-CIDEB in adults with fatty liver conditions (MASLD or MASH). The main goal is to check safety and tolerability, and also to see if the drug can reduce liver fat. About 132 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo. Thi…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Vitamin B3 shows promise in fighting fatty liver disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Université de Sherbrooke • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a short course of antiviral drugs stop hepatitis b passing from mother to child?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether giving the antiviral drug tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) to pregnant women with active hepatitis B can prevent the virus from spreading to their babies. The women take TDF from the 28th week of pregnancy until six weeks after giving birth, and all ne…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: ANRS, Emerging Infectious Diseases • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for hepatitis delta: can switching drugs clear the virus?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether switching from the current drug bulevirtide to a new drug called brelovitug can better control chronic hepatitis Delta. About 120 adults who have been on bulevirtide for at least 6 months will take brelovitug for 24 weeks. The main goal is to see if the v…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Mirum Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a stomach tuck reverse fatty liver?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Pichamol Jirapinyo, MD, MPH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New hope for hepatitis delta: phase 3 trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial compares a new drug, brelovitug, to an existing treatment (bulevirtide) for chronic hepatitis delta, a serious liver infection. About 172 adults with the infection will receive either drug to see which better controls the virus and normalizes liver enzymes. The…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Mirum Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New shot aims to tame hepatitis b virus
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new biologic drug called HH-006 in 45 adults with chronic hepatitis B. Participants receive injections for 48 weeks, and researchers track how well the drug lowers hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) levels. The goal is to see if the drug can control the infect…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Huahui Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Gene-Silencing shot aims to quiet hepatitis b for good
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new therapy called CRMA-1001, which uses epigenetic gene silencing to turn off the hepatitis B virus in the body. About 66 adults with chronic hepatitis B who are already on antiviral pills will receive one or more IV infusions of the therapy. The m…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: nChroma Bio • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New hope for hepatitis d: libevitug enters final testing phase
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial is testing a new drug called libevitug in 160 people with chronic hepatitis D, a serious liver infection. The goal is to see if libevitug can lower the virus in the blood and improve liver health. Participants receive the drug by IV infusion, and the study comp…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Huahui Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New vaccine aims to tame chronic hepatitis b without daily pills
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a therapeutic vaccine called TherVacB in 81 adults with chronic hepatitis B who are already on antiviral medication. The vaccine is given as a series of shots to boost the immune system and lower hepatitis B virus levels. The main goals are to check safety and se…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Michael Hoelscher • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Vegan diet may tame autoimmune hepatitis in kids
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a plant-based (vegan) diet can help children with autoimmune hepatitis achieve disease remission. Researchers will compare a vegan diet to a standard high-protein diet over 180 days in 40 newly diagnosed children. The goal is to see if diet changes can…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, India • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Can hepatitis c treatment start safely in pregnancy? new study aims to find out
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether starting hepatitis C treatment during pregnancy is feasible and acceptable for women who have used drugs. Fifty pregnant adults with hepatitis C will take glecaprevir-pibrentasvir daily for 56 days. Researchers will track how well participants stick to…
Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Can a text-and-therapy program keep liver transplant patients sober?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a combined computer- and counselor-delivered alcohol treatment program can help people who receive an early liver transplant for severe alcoholic hepatitis stay alcohol-free. Researchers will compare this program to standard care in 200 participants, trac…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to reverse fatty liver damage in diabetics
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a drug called chiglitazar, combined with anti-inflammatory and liver-protecting therapies, can improve liver health in people who have both MASH (a severe fatty liver disease) and type 2 diabetes. About 300 adults will receive either the drug combo or a p…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to boost survival in severe alcoholic hepatitis
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding N-acetylcysteine or extending prednisolone treatment beyond the standard 30 days can improve outcomes for people with severe alcoholic hepatitis. About 477 participants will be enrolled. The goal is to see if these strategies increase the n…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Sleeve gastrectomy vs. lifestyle: which tames fatty liver disease?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two approaches for treating non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), a serious liver condition linked to obesity. Half of the 48 participants will receive vertical sleeve gastrectomy surgery along with lifestyle counseling, while the other half will get lifestyle…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Minnesota • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New antibody could tame dual hepatitis b and d infection
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a lab-made antibody (HepB mAb19) in 15 people with chronic hepatitis D, a serious liver infection that requires hepatitis B to survive. The goal is to see if the antibody is safe and can lower virus levels, potentially reducing the risk of liver damag…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Aarhus University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Old heart drug could be new hope against fatty liver
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a low dose of digoxin, a drug normally used for heart problems, can help people with a severe type of fatty liver disease called NASH (also known as MASH). The trial will involve 144 adults with biopsy-confirmed NASH and liver scarring. Participants will …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New shot for fatty liver disease enters human testing
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an investigational drug called TGM-312-SC01, given as a shot, for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), a serious liver condition. It first checks safety and drug levels in healthy adults, then in people with MASH. The trial is currently recrui…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Tangram Therapeutics Plc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New drug HU6 targets fatty liver disease in Mid-Stage trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called HU6 for people with MASH, a serious fatty liver disease. About 180 adults aged 30 and older will receive either HU6 or a placebo to see if the drug safely reduces liver fat. The trial lasts 26 weeks and focuses on safety and how well the drug wo…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Rivus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New push to bring hepatitis c treatment to drug clinics
Disease control Recruiting nowThis project aims to make hepatitis C testing and treatment easier for people who visit drug treatment clinics and needle exchange programs. Researchers will work with clinics across New South Wales, Australia, to help more people start treatment. The study includes up to 6,000 a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kirby Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Hepatitis b drug showdown: which is safer for kidneys?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two antiviral drugs, tenofovir alafenamide (TAF) and entecavir, in 140 adults with chronic hepatitis B. The goal is to see which one controls the virus better and causes fewer kidney problems. Participants take one pill daily for about a year.
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Taichung Veterans General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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App aims to boost hepatitis b treatment adherence in vietnam
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a mobile app called HBVCare can help people with chronic hepatitis B take their medication regularly and attend follow-up visits. About 70 adults in Vietnam will either use the app or receive standard care. After 3 months, researchers will compare how wel…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Vietnam • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New hepatitis b drug shows promise in Mid-Stage trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 study tests an experimental drug called ALG-000184 against a standard hepatitis B medication (tenofovir) in 200 adults with chronic hepatitis B. Participants take one pill daily for 48 weeks. The main goal is to see if the new drug can lower hepatitis B virus levels …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Aligos Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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New drug combo could tame autoimmune hepatitis and cut steroid use
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding belimumab to standard therapy can better control autoimmune hepatitis, a chronic liver disease. About 48 adults with active or stable disease will receive weekly injections for 72 weeks. The goal is to reduce liver inflammation and lower the need f…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Could stem cells help repair livers damaged by hepatitis b?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study is testing whether stem cells from donated umbilical cords are safe and can help people with liver damage from hepatitis B. About 20 adults with moderate to severe cirrhosis will receive the stem cell treatment. The main goal is to see if it improves liver …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Sclnow Biotechnology Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Can Weight-Loss surgery reverse severe fatty liver disease?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests if weight-loss surgery is better than standard medical treatment for making nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) with advanced liver scarring disappear without making the scarring worse. It involves 100 obese adults with NASH and significant liver fibrosis. Partic…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Last-Resort access to eltrombopag for patients with low platelet counts
Disease control AVAILABLEThis program offers eltrombopag to patients with serious or life-threatening thrombocytopenia (low platelet counts) who have no other treatment options and cannot join a clinical trial. A licensed physician must request the drug, and the potential benefit must outweigh the risks.…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Massive hospital study aims to boost hepatitis b diagnosis and treatment
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study involves over 16,000 people with chronic hepatitis B across three hospitals. The goal is to increase the number of patients referred to liver specialists and started on antiviral treatment. Researchers will also track how antiviral therapy affects patients' quality of …
Sponsor: Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New injection aims to tackle fatty liver
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests an experimental drug called NNC0581-0001 in 48 adults with fatty liver and suspected liver inflammation. Participants receive three monthly injections of either the drug or a placebo. The main goal is to check safety and how the drug moves through the…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Novo Nordisk A/S • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: AHS Cancer Control Alberta • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Can a supplement help livers damaged by hepatitis c?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Guadalajara • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Diabetes drug may shield hepatitis b patients from liver failure
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 5-year study tests whether dapagliflozin, a diabetes drug, can prevent serious liver complications in people with chronic hepatitis B and diabetes who already have early liver scarring. 412 participants will receive either dapagliflozin or a placebo daily. The goal is to see…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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New drug shows promise in shrinking fatty liver
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a daily injection of tesamorelin can safely reduce liver fat in adults with metabolic fatty liver disease (MASLD). About 120 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo for 52 weeks, along with lifestyle advice. The main goal is to measure chan…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hudson Biotech • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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New pill aims to melt liver fat in NASH patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new tablet called CS060380 for adults with non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), a serious fatty liver disease. About 120 participants will take either the drug or a placebo daily for 12 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in liver fat using MRI and track a…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Cascade Pharmaceuticals, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Can a short course of hepatitis c drugs before kidney transplant prevent infection?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at the best time to give hepatitis C medication to people without HCV who receive a kidney from an HCV-positive donor. One group starts the drug just before transplant and takes it for only 2 weeks; the other starts after transplant and takes it for 12 weeks. The…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Could a tiny dose of thyroid hormone heal fatty liver disease?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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 …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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New antibody shot aimed at taming hepatitis b
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a single dose of a new antibody (HepB mAb19) in 37 adults with chronic hepatitis B who are already on standard antiviral pills. The main goal is to see if the antibody is safe and how long it stays in the body. It is an early-phase trial, so it focuses on safety …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Rockefeller University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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New pill could help hepatitis b patients who Don't respond to standard care
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests whether adding GST-HG141 (Neracorvir) to standard antiviral therapy can better suppress the hepatitis B virus in patients who haven't responded adequately to current drugs. About 526 adults with chronic hepatitis B will receive either the experimental dru…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Fujian Akeylink Biotechnology Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Hearts with hepatitis c: a new hope for transplant patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tracks 500 people who received a heart transplant from a donor with hepatitis C. Researchers want to see if using these organs is safe and works well. They will measure cure rates for hepatitis C, organ rejection, and survival after one year.
Sponsor: Baylor Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Can a cheap supplement cut deaths from alcoholic hepatitis?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding N-acetylcysteine (NAC) to standard steroid treatment helps people with severe alcoholic hepatitis live longer and have fewer complications. About 390 adults aged 18-75 with a high Maddrey score will be enrolled. The main goal is to see if the combi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Bioaraba Health Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Can a shot keep hepatitis b away after 'Cure'? new trial aims to find out
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether hepatitis B immunoglobulin (HBIG) can help people with chronic hepatitis B stay virus-free after they've cleared the surface antigen (a key sign of cure). Researchers will give HBIG shots to 132 participants who already cleared the virus with standard the…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Peking University People's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 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: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Tune Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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New pill aims to control hepatitis b and boost immune response
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 study tests azvudine tablets in 120 people with chronic hepatitis B. The drug works by both fighting the virus and activating the immune system. Researchers will monitor viral load, liver function, and immune activity over 12 months to see if azvudine can help achiev…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Zhigang Ren • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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New shot aims to tame chronic hepatitis b
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new medicine called SA1211 for chronic hepatitis B, a long-term liver infection. Researchers will check safety and how the body processes the drug in 80 healthy volunteers and people with hepatitis B. The goal is to see if it can help control the vi…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Suzhou Siran Biotechnology Co.,Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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FDA-Approved MASH drug gets Real-World test in pakistan
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests resmiterom, the first FDA-approved drug for MASH (a type of fatty liver disease), in 165 Pakistani patients. Researchers will check how safe it is and whether it improves liver health using non-invasive scans. The goal is to see if the drug works well in this spe…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Nabiqasim Industries (Pvt) Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Can a malaria drug tame fatty liver? new trial aims to find out
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests whether hydroxychloroquine, a drug used for malaria and autoimmune diseases, can improve nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), a type of fatty liver with inflammation. 210 adults with confirmed fatty liver and elevated liver enzymes will take either 200 mg…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Gut bacteria and amino acids join forces against chronic hepatitis b
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether taking a specific gut bacterium (Bacteroides fragilis) along with branched-chain amino acids can help clear the hepatitis B virus in people with chronic infection. About 40 participants will receive this combo as an add-on to their usual antiviral trea…
Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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New drug aims to stop immune system from attacking transplanted livers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early study tests whether siplizumab, given at the time of liver transplant, can safely prevent the immune system from attacking the new liver. Up to 8 adults with autoimmune hepatitis or primary sclerosing cholangitis will receive two doses. The main goal is to check for se…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Elizabeth C. Verna • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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New drug aims to reverse fatty liver damage in MASH patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new medicine, IBI362, in 165 adults with MASH, a serious fatty liver disease that can lead to scarring. Participants will receive either a low dose, high dose, or a placebo for 60 weeks. The main goal is to see if the drug can improve liver health without makin…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Innovent Biologics (Suzhou) Co. Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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New weekly shot aims to reverse fatty liver damage
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called UBT251, given as a weekly injection, for people with MASH (a serious fatty liver disease with scarring). 156 adults will be randomly assigned to receive one of three doses of UBT251 or a placebo for 48 weeks. The main goal is to see if the drug …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: The United Bio-Technology (Hengqin) Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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New shot aims to silence hepatitis b virus for good
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called HRS-5635, given alone or with other medications, in people with chronic hepatitis B. The goal is to lower or clear the hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) from the blood, which could mean better long-term control of the virus. About 36…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fujian Shengdi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Could a hyaluronic acid pill help alcoholic hepatitis patients keep muscle?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial at the Cleveland Clinic is testing whether a form of hyaluronic acid (HA35) can help prevent muscle loss in people with alcoholic hepatitis. 54 participants will take either HA35 or a placebo capsule daily for 90 days. The study involves two in-person visit…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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New injection shows promise for liver failure in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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 …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Beijing Continent Pharmaceutical Co, Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Could UV light make hepatitis b donor lungs safe for transplant?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether lungs from donors with hepatitis B can be safely given to people who do not have hepatitis B. The donated lungs are treated with UV light during a special preservation process, and recipients receive antiviral drugs and antibodies to prevent infection. Tw…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Gut feeling: probiotic shows promise in curbing alcohol cravings and liver damage
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether taking a probiotic called Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG) for 6 months can help people with alcohol use disorder reduce heavy drinking and improve liver health. Researchers will compare the probiotic to a placebo in 60 adults who drink heavily. The goal …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Louisville • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Could a vaccine tame chronic hepatitis b?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early study is testing whether HEPLISAV-B, a vaccine normally used to prevent hepatitis B, is safe for people who already have chronic hepatitis B. Ten adults on stable antiviral therapy will receive two vaccine shots and be monitored for side effects and immune responses ov…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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Stent could replace surgery for gastric bypass reversal
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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 …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Ghent • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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New hepatitis b drug enters human trials – could it help control the virus?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new medicine, LW231, in people with chronic hepatitis B. The goal is to see if it is safe and can lower the amount of virus in the blood. Some participants will get LW231 alone, others will get it together with standard antiviral pills. The trial involves about…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Longwood Biopharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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New drug aims to melt liver fat in NASH patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called ADI-PEG 20 against a placebo in 60 adults with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), a type of fatty liver disease. Participants receive injections over 24 weeks, and doctors measure changes in liver fat using MRI. The goal is to see if the drug can …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Polaris Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Can a Low-Dose steroid tame Immunotherapy's liver side effect?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether low-dose prednisolone (a steroid) can safely treat liver inflammation (hepatitis) caused by immune checkpoint inhibitors in cancer patients. Researchers will enroll 63 adults with grade 2 or 3 immune-related hepatitis and give them 0.5-1 mg/kg of predn…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:53 UTC
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New combo aims to cure hepatitis b in over half of patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests a combination of an anti-PD-1 antibody, interferon, and standard antiviral drugs in 120 adults with chronic hepatitis B. The goal is to boost the immune system to clear the virus and achieve a functional cure, where the virus stays under control without l…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:45 UTC
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New drug targets hepatitis b inside the liver – small study begins
Disease control Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests a drug called Imdusiran (AB-729) in 10 people with chronic hepatitis B. Participants receive four injections over 24 weeks and undergo two liver biopsies to measure how the drug works inside the liver and how it affects the virus. The goal is to understand …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:09 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to cure hepatitis b in over half of patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests a new combination of an anti-PD-1 antibody (a type of immunotherapy) plus standard antiviral drugs in 120 adults with chronic hepatitis B. The goal is to achieve a functional cure, where the virus is no longer active and patients can stop medication. The …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:29 UTC
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New hope for moms with hepatitis b: drug may stop baby from getting the virus
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a drug called TAF (tenofovir alafenamide) in pregnant women with chronic hepatitis B. The goal is to see if taking TAF daily from week 28-32 of pregnancy until delivery can prevent the baby from catching the virus. Researchers will also check how the drug mo…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: First People's Hospital of Hangzhou • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:20 UTC
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Blood test could outshine ultrasound in liver cancer screening
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis phase IV trial will enroll 5,500 people with liver cirrhosis or chronic hepatitis B—conditions that raise liver cancer risk. Participants are randomly assigned to either standard ultrasound screening or a new blood test called GALAD, which measures three proteins. The goal i…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A Finger-Prick could change the fight against hepatitis c
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis large Australian study is testing whether offering a finger-stick point-of-care test for hepatitis C can increase diagnosis and treatment rates. Adults at risk for hepatitis C will be offered the rapid test at services they already use. Those who test positive for the virus …
Sponsor: Kirby Institute • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A simple finger prick could transform hepatitis c care
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis large Australian study is testing whether offering finger-stick point-of-care testing for hepatitis C in community settings—like drug treatment clinics, homeless shelters, and prisons—can increase the number of people diagnosed and linked to treatment. The study will include…
Sponsor: Kirby Institute • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New blood test may sharpen diagnosis of autoimmune liver disease
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study evaluates whether a blood test measuring polyreactive immunoglobulin G (pIgG) can more accurately diagnose autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) and distinguish it from other liver conditions. Researchers will collect blood samples from 400 adults undergoing liver biopsy for susp…
Sponsor: Hannover Medical School • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 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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Could a quick liver scan replace needle biopsies for MASH in diabetics?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new, non-invasive liver scan called iLivTouch to see if it can accurately detect a serious liver condition called MASH in people who have both type 2 diabetes and fatty liver disease. The scan measures liver inflammation, fat, and stiffness without any nee…
Sponsor: The Affiliated Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Needle-Free hope: new blood test may detect liver scarring without painful biopsy
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is collecting blood samples from 575 adults with fatty liver disease to find new, noninvasive tests that can detect liver scarring (fibrosis). Currently, doctors rely on a painful liver biopsy to check for scarring, but this research aims to replace that with a simple …
Sponsor: Roche Diagnostics GmbH • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New MRI scan could spare NASH patients painful liver biopsies
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new, non-invasive MRI scan (called cT1) to see if it can accurately diagnose NASH, a serious liver disease. Currently, doctors need to take a small sample of liver tissue with a needle (biopsy) to confirm the diagnosis. The study will compare the MRI resul…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Perspectum • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New blood test may detect fatty liver before It's too late
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is looking at whether a blood test called the Enhanced Liver Fibrosis (ELF) test can find early signs of fatty liver disease in people who are at high risk, such as those with diabetes, high blood pressure, or heart disease. Researchers will review medical records of 3…
Sponsor: Methodist Health System • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New rapid test could detect three infections at once
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new rapid diagnostic device called TruPlex that can detect HIV, Hepatitis B, and Syphilis from a small blood sample. Researchers will enroll 1000 adults at risk for these infections to see how accurate and easy the test is to use in clinics and point-of-ca…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: bioLytical Laboratories • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New ultrasound technique could spot liver damage in obese patients without a needle
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a special ultrasound done during an endoscopy can accurately detect liver scarring in people with obesity and suspected non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Researchers will compare this new method to standard tests and liver biopsy in 150 adults. The proce…
Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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New MRI technique may replace painful liver biopsies for hepatitis b patients
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis 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…
Sponsor: Shengjing Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Spleen stiffness scan could spare liver patients painful biopsies
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether measuring spleen stiffness with a special ultrasound probe can detect advanced liver scarring in people with metabolic fatty liver disease (MASLD). Researchers will follow 500 adults for up to several years to see if the test predicts serious liver p…
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Dried blood spot test could revolutionize virus screening in drug users
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study aims to see if a dried blood spot test can effectively screen drug users for hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and AIDS. Researchers will enroll 500 former or active drug users. The goal is to find a simpler way to detect these infections in a hard-to-reach population.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Rouen • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Simple tests could spot liver damage before It's too late
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis 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…
Sponsor: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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One prick, three diseases: new rapid test under study
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new medical device called MagIA IBC that uses a single drop of blood from a finger prick to screen for HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C at the same time. Researchers will enroll 252 adults who are known or suspected to have one of these infections. The go…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: MagIA Diagnostics • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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One test, four diseases: could this be the end of missed diagnoses?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a new device called MagIA H3S that can screen for HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and syphilis using a single blood sample. Researchers will enroll about 2,950 people in Ivory Coast and Kenya to see how accurate the device is compared to standard lab tests. If it …
Sponsor: MagIA Diagnostics • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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New ultrasound device could replace MRI for liver fat measurement
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis pilot study is testing a new Thermoacoustic Enhanced Ultrasound device to measure fat in the liver. Researchers will compare the device's readings to the gold-standard MRI measurement in 49 adults with fatty liver disease. The goal is to develop a more accessible and afforda…
Sponsor: Endra Lifesciences • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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New Scope-Based ultrasound could spare patients liver biopsies
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis 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…
Sponsor: Olympus Corporation of the Americas • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:57 UTC
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Can coaching clinics curb HIV? a new strategy puts it to the test
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a 'practice coaching' program can help opioid treatment clinics offer more HIV and hepatitis C testing to their patients. Clinics are randomly assigned to receive either coaching focused on HIV testing, coaching that adds hepatitis C testing, or just info…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A mobile app aims to turn health awareness into action — a trial puts it to the test
Prevention Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a mobile app called Wellnuts can help healthy adults aged 25–65 in Hong Kong become more aware of their health risks and take action. Participants use the app to assess their risk for conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers, and recei…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The University of Hong Kong • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Phone buddies and text alerts aim to slash HIV rates in rural appalachia
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study combines peer navigation (trained community members) with mobile health tools to help gay, bisexual, and transgender people in rural Appalachia access HIV, STI, and hepatitis C testing and prevention services. About 141 participants will be split into two groups: one g…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Baltimore study enlists peers to fight HIV and overdose among drug users
Prevention Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests whether a peer-driven program can help people who inject drugs in Baltimore reduce their risk of HIV, hepatitis C, and overdose. Researchers will identify high-risk injection settings and train peers to promote safer practices, like carrying naloxone and av…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Can a smartphone app and peer mentors boost HIV prevention for people leaving jail?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests a program called Mobile Enhanced Prevention Support (MEPS) for people recently released from jail or prison who have substance use disorders. The program pairs participants with a peer mentor, offers cash incentives for using health services, and provides a smart…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Heart failure hope: Anti-Inflammatory drug may reduce need for dangerous heart meds
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests whether anakinra, a drug that blocks inflammation, can make the heart more sensitive to inotropes (medicines that strengthen heart contractions) in people with end-stage heart failure. If successful, patients might need lower, safer doses of inotropes…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can eating only during an 8-10 hour window help liver cancer patients?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a time-restricted eating plan (eating only during an 8-10 hour window each day) combined with a healthy plant-based diet is safe and doable for people with liver cancer, cirrhosis, or fatty liver disease. Fifty overweight or obese adults will either …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, San Diego • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Diet showdown: mediterranean vs. western for autoimmune fatigue
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares a Mediterranean diet to a Western diet to see which one better reduces fatigue in people with autoimmune hepatitis. About 48 adults will try both diets in a random order. Researchers will measure changes in fatigue and quality of life using a standard question…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Can we spot cancer before it starts? a massive study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is building a large collection of blood, saliva, urine, stool, and tissue samples from people who are at increased risk of cancer, including those with genetic predispositions, survivors of childhood or adult cancer, or those with precancerous conditions. The goal is t…
Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 04:00 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 Aug 18, 2026 04:00 UTC
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Quick fingerprick test could curb infection spread in rural west virginia
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a rapid fingerstick test that gives results in 10-20 minutes can help more people get screened for HIV, hepatitis C, and syphilis during mobile clinic visits. About 200 patients of the WVU Street Medicine team can choose the rapid test, a traditional b…
Sponsor: West Virginia University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Finger-Prick test aims to uncover hidden hepatitis c cases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a quick finger-stick test can help find more people with hepatitis C and get them into treatment. About 60,000 adults at risk for hepatitis C will take the test at clinics, shelters, or prisons. The study itself does not provide treatment, but will c…
Sponsor: Kirby Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tracks hidden risks of hepatitis b drugs in vulnerable patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 490 adults with a past hepatitis B infection who need immune-suppressing treatments. Researchers will monitor bone, kidney, and metabolic health over 4 years to understand the long-term side effects of antiviral drugs. The goal is to create better safety guidel…
Sponsor: Yaşar Bayındır, MD • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a common sugar fuel liver damage?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis trial asks whether fructose, a sugar found in fruit and processed foods, causes more liver inflammation in people with MASH (a serious fatty liver disease) than in those with milder fatty liver or no liver disease. Over four weeks, participants follow a low-sugar diet and th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Queen Mary University of London • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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HIV and fatty liver: a hidden link under the microscope
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 250 people newly diagnosed with HIV and 161 healthy volunteers over five years to see who develops metabolic fatty liver disease (MASLD). Researchers use annual blood tests, ultrasounds, and FibroScans to measure liver fat and stiffness. The goal is to uncover …
Sponsor: Yaşar Bayındır, MD • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Double liver trouble: does having both hepatitis b and fatty liver speed up disease?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 1500 Chinese adults with chronic hepatitis B, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, or both, to see how having both conditions changes the risk of serious liver problems like cirrhosis, liver failure, and liver cancer. Researchers will track who develops these comp…
Sponsor: Humanity and Health Research Centre • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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10-Year quest to uncover fatty Liver's hidden toll in china
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis 10-year observational study follows 20,000 Chinese adults with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) or its more severe form, NASH. Researchers aim to measure how common these conditions are and how they progress over time. By collecting medical data and blood samples, t…
Sponsor: Humanity and Health Research Centre • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a smartphone app boost hepatitis c care in the ER?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a smartphone app designed to teach emergency room patients about hepatitis C (HCV) and help them connect to follow-up care. Researchers will enroll 308 HCV-positive patients at an urban ER. The app provides personalized information on liver health and care option…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple roadside test catch liver disease before it turns deadly?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find undiagnosed cases of advanced liver fibrosis and viral hepatitis B and C in the general population of Seine Saint Denis, France. Using a combination of rapid diagnostic tests and a portable liver stiffness scanner (FibroScan), researchers will screen 600 a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Fatty liver disease: a new biobank aims to unlock the secrets of a silent epidemic
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study creates a large database and biobank of people with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), a condition where fat builds up in the liver. Researchers will collect medical data and biological samples over time to study how the disease develops, progresses, and respond…
Sponsor: Fondazione Epatocentro Ticino • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Your genes may decide your new Liver's fate after MASH transplant
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether certain gene variations in the donor and the recipient influence how much fat builds up in the new liver after a living-donor transplant for MASH-related cirrhosis. Researchers will compare genetically related and unrelated donor-recipient pairs to sep…
Sponsor: Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, India • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Bergamo hospitals launch hunt for hidden hepatitis delta cases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find out how many people with hepatitis B also have hepatitis delta, a more serious liver infection. Researchers will test 244 adults in hospitals, addiction clinics, and prisons in Bergamo, Italy. The goal is to improve detection and understand the true burden…
Sponsor: FROM- Fondazione per la Ricerca Ospedale di Bergamo- ETS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Healthy volunteers needed to test new Drug's safety
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called BI 3804379 in healthy adults to see if it is safe and how the body processes it. About 106 healthy men and women aged 18 to 65 will receive either the drug or a placebo as a shot under the skin. The study focuses on side effects…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hidden threat: hepatitis d prevalence under the microscope
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find out how often people with chronic hepatitis B also have hepatitis D, and which types of the virus are most common. Researchers will interview about 2,400 participants and take blood samples to look for links with vaccination history, lifestyle, and other f…
Sponsor: Tam Anh Research Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Gut bugs linked to liver damage in new study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how gut bacteria produce certain chemicals that might worsen fatty liver disease (MASLD). Researchers will collect stool, blood, and urine samples from 24 people with the condition and healthy volunteers. They aim to identify which bacteria are responsible for…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Painless liver check: could a quick scan replace the needle?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses a device called FibroScan to measure liver stiffness and fat content in people with liver disease. The scan is non-invasive, like an ultrasound, and takes only a few minutes. Researchers aim to build a large database of these measurements to help improve future di…
Sponsor: State University of New York at Buffalo • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Could a fatty liver fuel Alzheimer's? new scan aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new way to use PET scans to measure inflammation in both the liver and brain at the same time. Researchers will scan 12 adults with fatty liver disease using two different tracers (18F-FDG and 18F-DPA-714) to see if the new method can reliably detec…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of California, Davis • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Austrian study seeks to eliminate hepatitis by linking patients to care
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study in South-East Austria looks at past lab results to find people with hepatitis B, C, or D who may not know they have it. Researchers will invite these individuals to a clinic to discuss treatment options. The goal is to connect them to care and track how many get cured,…
Sponsor: Vanessa Stadlbauer-Koellner, MD • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 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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Could an MRI replace the liver biopsy for NASH?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether new MRI techniques can spot NASH, the serious form of fatty liver disease, without needing a liver biopsy. Researchers will scan 110 adults who already need a biopsy to see if the MRI can match the biopsy results. If successful, it could lead to a safe…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Angers • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Hidden liver danger in HIV patients: new screening study launches
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis 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.
Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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20,000 seniors join quest to unlock fatty liver secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will follow 20,000 elderly people with fatty liver disease to learn what factors affect their health. Researchers will look at lifestyle, genetics, and environment to understand how the disease progresses. The goal is to create better risk assessment tools and preventi…
Sponsor: The Affiliated Hospital of Hangzhou Normal University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New drug miricorilant tested for fatty liver disease safety
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis early-stage study is testing a single dose of the drug miricorilant in 15 adults with MASH (a type of fatty liver disease) or MASH with cirrhosis. The main goal is to see how the body processes the drug and whether it is safe. This is not a test of whether the drug works, bu…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Corcept Therapeutics • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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3500 hepatitis b patients needed to hunt for cure biomarker
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a large collection of blood samples and health data from 3500 people with hepatitis B, including those who have already cleared the virus. Researchers will use these samples to look for viral RNA patterns that could signal a functional cure. No new treatmen…
Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Scientists probe inflammation clues in alcoholic liver disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how inflammation and liver repair differ in people with alcoholic hepatitis versus those with alcoholic cirrhosis or healthy livers. Researchers will collect blood, liver tissue, and fluid samples from 450 participants. The goal is to better understand what dr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New study aims to catch transplant complications early with blood and urine tests
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking at 1,000 liver transplant recipients to see if testing their blood, urine, and tissue samples can detect early signs of chronic kidney disease, acute rejection, or hepatitis C. The goal is to find simple biomarkers that could lead to earlier treatment and fe…
Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New study aims to unlock secrets of alcoholic liver disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is observing heavy drinkers with jaundice to learn more about alcoholic hepatitis, a serious liver condition. Researchers will track survival and liver function over 12 months, and collect genetic samples to better understand the disease. The goal is to improve diagnos…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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10,000 australians with hepatitis b to be tracked in landmark real-world study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will follow 10,000 people in Australia who have chronic hepatitis B to see how well they are connected to care and treatment. Researchers will collect information from clinics across the country to understand who is getting treated and what their health needs are. No n…
Sponsor: Kirby Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Scientists hunt for genetic clues to chronic hepatitis b immune failure
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at genetic changes in natural killer (NK) and B cells—key immune cells—in people with chronic hepatitis B. Researchers want to understand why these cells don't work properly during long-term infection. The study will analyze blood samples from 140 adults with chr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Limoges • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Zambia study tracks liver health in hepatitis b and HIV patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 390 adults in Zambia with hepatitis B, some also with HIV, to see how their liver and immune system change over time. Participants join when diagnosed or starting standard antiviral treatment and are monitored for years. The goal is to learn more about the dise…
Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Hepatitis b study tests if 'Undetectable equals Untransmissible' holds true for body fluids
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether people with chronic hepatitis B who have undetectable virus levels in their blood also have undetectable levels in other body fluids like saliva or semen. Researchers will compare treated patients with suppressed virus to untreated patients with active…
Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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No treatment here: scientists Double-Check their own lab methods
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is not testing a new drug or treatment. Instead, researchers want to make sure their lab tests and equipment give accurate and repeatable results when studying conditions like obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and bone loss. Up to 100 healthy volunteers and people with…
Sponsor: Bettina Mittendorfer • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Healthy volunteers needed to test safety of experimental NASH drug
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests an experimental drug called HEC169584 in 96 healthy adults aged 18 to 45. The main goal is to check if the drug is safe and how the body processes it, not to treat any disease. Results will help guide future studies for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Sunshine Lake Pharma Co., Ltd. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Scientists probe hidden immune cells behind hepatitis b vaccine protection
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how the hepatitis B vaccine triggers T cells, a key part of the immune system. Researchers will test blood from 115 healthy adults 5 to 10 weeks after vaccination to see if they have T cells that recognize the hepatitis B virus. The goal is to understand why s…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New registry tracks rezdiffra safety for moms and babies
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tracks the safety of the liver drug Rezdiffra (resmetirom) in women with NASH who take it while pregnant or breastfeeding. Researchers will follow about 10 women and their infants up to 12 months old to check for birth defects, growth problems, and other health issues.…
Sponsor: Madrigal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Liver probe reveals secrets of hepatitis b persistence
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at why the hepatitis B virus (HBV) stays in the liver for so long, even with treatment. Researchers will use a gentle needle technique to take small liver samples from 100 adults with chronic HBV. They want to see how the virus and the immune system interact insi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Scientists map liver degeneration at the cellular level
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis 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…
Sponsor: Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Scientists dive into immune 'Training Centers' to unlock hepatitis b secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at immune cells from lymph nodes, tonsils, and liver tissue of people with chronic hepatitis B. Researchers want to understand how the germinal centers—the parts of the body that train immune cells—respond to the virus. By analyzing these tissues, they hope to le…
Sponsor: Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Massive review probes hepatitis c pill safety in drug users
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks back at medical records of 2,000 people with hepatitis C who took an 8-week course of glecaprevir/pibrentasvir (G/P). The goal is to see how safe and effective the treatment is for those also taking prescription or illegal drugs. Researchers will track side effec…
Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Can genes predict liver cancer? new study seeks answers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is recruiting 710 adults with fatty liver disease or alcohol-related liver disease, with or without cirrhosis, to understand why some develop liver cancer. Researchers will analyze genetic markers, immune factors, and imaging data from routine liver biopsies and blood …
Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Hormone link to fatty liver in young women under microscope
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how androgens (a type of sex hormone) might affect fatty liver disease in young women. Researchers will compare changes in liver fat and stiffness over time in 150 women with and without PCOS. The goal is to understand the connection, not to test a treatment.
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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ER video nudge aims to boost HIV and hepatitis c testing
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a very brief, persuasive message—delivered by a video or a counselor—can increase HIV and hepatitis C testing among emergency room patients who initially said no. About 2,000 adults who speak English or Spanish and haven't been tested in the past year wil…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of South Florida • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New study aims to catch liver failure early in NASH patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 240 adults with NASH-related cirrhosis to find better ways to detect early signs of liver failure, such as internal bleeding, fluid buildup, or confusion. Researchers will track health records and exams over time to improve monitoring. The goal is to understand…
Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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New study tracks hidden infections in migrants
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how common certain infections are among 250 asylum seekers living in reception centers in Italy. Participants must be adults who arrived in Italy between 2 and 36 months ago. The goal is to better understand infection rates to improve health screening and care…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: IRCCS Sacro Cuore Don Calabria di Negrar • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Gum disease and hepatitis: a hidden connection revealed?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at the link between gum (periodontal) disease and hepatitis B+D infection, and whether the drug bulevirtide changes that relationship. Researchers will measure inflammation markers in saliva and gum fluid from 25 adults: those with hepatitis B+D on bulevirtide, t…
Sponsor: Research Center of Periodontal-Systemic Interactions • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New study aims to uncover hidden liver risks of immunotherapy
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study observes 160 cancer patients to understand why some develop liver injury from checkpoint inhibitor drugs. Researchers will track blood markers and genetic factors to identify who is at risk. No new treatment is tested; the goal is to improve diagnosis and monitoring.
Sponsor: University of Nottingham • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Gut bacteria may hold key to liver disease mysteries
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at the gut bacteria of 3000 adults with chronic liver diseases like autoimmune hepatitis and fatty liver. Researchers want to find specific bacteria linked to each disease to better understand how the gut and liver interact. This is an observational study, not a …
Sponsor: Chungnam National University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:04 UTC
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3,000 patients to help doctors better understand cirrhosis and transplant care
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 3,000 adults with cirrhosis or who have had a liver transplant at a French hospital. Researchers will track survival and complications like bleeding or infections to learn how to improve patient care. The goal is to collect data and samples to better understand…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Swedish Mega-Study scans 1,400 for clues to heart, lung, and liver disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is re-examining 1,400 adults in Stockholm to find early signs and risk factors for heart, lung, and liver diseases. Participants will get advanced scans, blood tests, and questionnaires. The goal is to better understand how these diseases develop and how to predict the…
Sponsor: Danderyd Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Fatty liver linked to colon polyp genes? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at the genes in colon polyps from people with MASH (a type of fatty liver disease) compared to those without fatty liver. Researchers want to find specific gene patterns that might signal higher risk. About 100 adults already scheduled for polyp removal will dona…
Sponsor: Shanghai East Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Your genes, your meds: 1200-Patient study tests smarter prescribing
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects DNA from 1200 patients receiving routine care at the University of Chicago. Researchers look for genetic differences that might affect how well a drug works or how likely it is to cause side effects. The goal is to see if giving this genetic information to doc…
Sponsor: University of Chicago • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 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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Kidney function may change how hepatitis b drug works
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis early study tests a single dose of the drug pevifoscorvir in 30 people with chronic hepatitis B, some with kidney problems and some with healthy kidneys. Researchers want to see how kidney function affects drug levels and safety. The goal is to learn how to dose the drug pro…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Aligos Therapeutics • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Gut check: new study probes how hepatitis drug changes your microbiome
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis 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…
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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30,000 HIV patients enrolled in massive french observational study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is a long-term project that collects health information from 30,000 HIV patients at 15 clinics in France. The goal is to track how well HIV treatments are working, monitor changes in the disease over time, and understand related health issues like hepatitis C. No new t…
Sponsor: DatAids • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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800 patients to help scientists grow liver tumors in the lab
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis 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…
Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Liver bacteria may hold key to new alcoholic hepatitis treatments
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at bacteria found in the liver, blood, and stool of 50 people with severe alcoholic hepatitis. Researchers want to see if these bacteria are linked to how well patients respond to treatment and their overall survival. The goal is to find new ways to treat this se…
Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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New hepatitis b drug studied in Liver-Impaired patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a single dose of the drug pevifoscorvir sodium in 16 adults: 8 with moderate liver impairment and 8 healthy volunteers. Researchers want to see how the drug is processed in the body and if it is safe. The goal is to gather information for future dosin…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Aligos Therapeutics • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Mayo clinic probes hidden link between belly fat and liver damage
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study from Mayo Clinic looks at how inflammation in fat tissue may affect the liver in people with severe obesity. Researchers will measure liver stiffness and fat tissue markers in 60 adults before they have weight-loss surgery. The goal is to better understand why some peo…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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10,000 people tested: Cambodia's massive disease hunt begins
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will test 10,000 people in Cambodia for 57 different infectious diseases, including dengue, flu, and malaria. Researchers want to understand how these diseases spread and who is at risk. The goal is to give local health authorities the information they need to create b…
Sponsor: Institut Pasteur du Cambodge • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Healthy volunteers needed to test new fatty liver drug with and without food
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new drug called ECC4703, being developed for a serious fatty liver condition (MASH). Researchers want to see how taking the drug with or without food changes the amount that gets into the blood. 72 healthy adults will receive a single dose of the dr…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Eccogene • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Mayo clinic launches major study to uncover hidden fatty liver disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how common non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and its more serious form, NASH, are in Olmsted County, Minnesota. Researchers will follow 800 adults over time to better diagnose these conditions and see how they affect long-term health, including risks f…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Scientists track immune cells in hepatitis d patients on new drug
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how the immune system fights hepatitis D in people who also have hepatitis B. Researchers will measure special immune cells (T cells) in 192 adults before and after 12 months of treatment with the drug bulevirtide. The goal is to see if these immune responses …
Sponsor: Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Fatty liver secrets revealed: bariatric surgery study probes cell talk
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how tiny communication points inside liver cells (called MAMs) change in people with a fatty liver disease called MASH. Researchers will collect liver and blood samples from 20 adults having weight-loss surgery. The goal is to understand what goes wrong in the…
Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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New rapid test could transform hepatitis b and d management
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study aims to develop a rapid T-cell test to help manage patients with chronic hepatitis B (HBV) and hepatitis B/D (HBV/HDV) co-infection. Researchers will analyze immune responses in 300 adult patients to understand how T-cells react to the viruses. The goal i…
Sponsor: Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Prison needle programs get a boost to fight HIV and hepatitis c
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how to get more people in Canadian federal prisons to use needle exchange programs, which can help stop the spread of HIV and hepatitis C. Researchers will work in nine prisons, including five women's prisons, to find out what helps or hinders program use and …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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DNA clues could help predict liver failure in hepatitis b patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at DNA methylation patterns in 100 people with severe liver failure caused by hepatitis B. Researchers aim to build a model that predicts how the disease will progress, which could help doctors make better treatment decisions. The study is observational and does …
Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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New study seeks to sharpen prognosis for severe Alcohol-Related liver disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowAcute alcoholic hepatitis is a serious liver condition with a high risk of death, but current prediction tools are limited. This study will analyze data from 1,400 patients to find more accurate markers of prognosis. By integrating clinical, lab, and tissue information, researche…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Scientists collect samples to unlock secrets of alcoholic liver disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood and urine samples from 500 people with alcoholic liver disease, heavy drinkers without liver disease, and healthy non-drinkers. The goal is to create a biorepository that researchers can use to study biomarkers and improve understanding of the disease. P…
Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Scientists probe immune cell damage in heavy drinkers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study compares immune cell function in 30 healthy volunteers, heavy drinkers, and people with alcoholic hepatitis. Researchers will analyze blood samples to measure how mitochondria (the cell's powerhouses) work and how cells respond to inflammation. The goal is to better un…
Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Can genes predict liver cancer in fatty liver patients?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how certain genes increase the risk of liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma) in people with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Researchers will follow 500 adults aged 45-75 with NAFLD to understand how genetic factors and lifestyle interact. The goal …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Mini-livers reveal secrets of fatty liver disease gene
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses tiny, lab-grown liver models (organoids) made from patient cells to understand how a specific gene variant (I148M of PNPLA3) contributes to non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), a serious fatty liver disease. Researchers will expose these mini-livers to fatty acid…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Blood test could spot Immunotherapy-Linked liver damage
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to identify specific blood markers that can distinguish hepatitis caused by immune checkpoint inhibitors from other types of autoimmune hepatitis. Researchers will collect blood samples and liver tissue from 60 adults receiving immunotherapy. The goal is to improv…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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33,000 hepatitis b patients enrolled in landmark Long-Term treatment study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 33,000 adults with chronic hepatitis B to see how well different antiviral medicines work over up to 5 years. Researchers will compare treatments like entecavir, tenofovir, and peginterferon to find which ones best prevent liver cancer and other serious liver p…
Sponsor: Huashan Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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5000 hepatitis b patients to be tracked for immune clues
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will follow 5000 people with chronic hepatitis B who are not on antiviral treatment, aged 1 to 80, for several years. Researchers will take blood samples every six months to track how the immune system responds to the virus as patients age. The goal is to better unders…
Sponsor: Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 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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New NASH drug candidate BAR502 enters first human safety trial
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis is the first time BAR502, an experimental drug for NASH (a serious liver condition), is being tested in humans. The study involves 52 healthy adults to check the drug's safety, tolerability, and how the body processes it. Participants receive either a single dose or multiple…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: BAR Pharmaceuticals s.r.l. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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MASH patients share their hopes and challenges in new interview study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study interviews 25 people with MASH (a fatty liver disease linked to metabolism) to learn about their expectations, attitudes, and unmet needs before and after joining a special heart-liver program. Participants will have two private interviews. The goal is to improve care …
Sponsor: Fundació Institut de Recerca de l'Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Massive hospital data dive aims to uncover liver Disease's hidden links
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis 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…
Sponsor: Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 19:12 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:10 UTC
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15,000 patients enrolled in quest to cut liver cancer from hepatitis b
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis real-world study is following 15,000 people with chronic hepatitis B across 200 hospitals in China. Researchers are comparing how well different antiviral drugs and interferon injections work to prevent liver cancer and improve long-term health. The goal is to find the best …
Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:25 UTC
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New study aims to crack the code of autoimmune diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting blood, urine, and stool samples from 500 children with autoimmune diseases and healthy controls. Researchers will analyze these samples to find molecular patterns that could help diagnose these conditions and guide treatment decisions. The goal is to crea…
Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:28 UTC