Liver disorder
MONDO:0005154A disease involving the liver.
Also known as: disease of liver, disease or disorder of liver, disorder of liver, hepatic disease, hepatic disorder, liver and intrahepatic bile duct disorder, liver disease, liver disease or disorder
3392 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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A drug that protects the liver may make stem cell transplants safer for children with sickle cell disease
⭐️ CURE ⭐️ Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether giving defibrotide before and after a stem cell transplant can prevent a serious liver condition called sinusoidal obstructive syndrome (SOS) in children and young adults with sickle cell disease or beta thalassemia. Participants receive defibrotide start…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: New York Medical College • Aim: ⭐️ CURE ⭐️
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Triple attack on bile duct cancer: chemo, targeted drug, and immunotherapy aim to make the inoperable operable
⭐️ CURE ⭐️ Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether a combination of three treatments can shrink inoperable intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (a type of bile duct cancer) enough to allow surgical removal. The approach delivers chemotherapy directly into the liver's blood supply (HAIC) along with the …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Tongji Hospital • Aim: ⭐️ CURE ⭐️
Last updated Jul 24, 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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Custom mRNA vaccine aims to stop Cancer's return after surgery
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a personalized mRNA cancer vaccine (XH001) given alongside standard treatment after surgery for people with high-risk solid tumors (bile duct, gallbladder, pancreatic, liver, or stomach cancer). The main goals are to check safety and see if the vaccin…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Shenzhen Xinhe Biomedical • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Immune cell boost plus targeted procedure shows promise for inoperable liver tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial tests whether adding a special immune cell infusion (GKL-006) to a standard procedure that blocks blood flow to tumors (TACE) can shrink liver cancers that cannot be removed by surgery. About 48 adults with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma will receive the…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Beijing Gene Key Life Technology Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 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 02:00 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 02:00 UTC
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New drug FOG-001 takes on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new drug, FOG-001, in about 595 people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors, including colorectal, prostate, and liver cancers. The drug is given alone or with other cancer treatments to see if it is safe and shrinks tumors. The study is cu…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Parabilis Medicines, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to buy more time for bile duct cancer patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares standard chemotherapy (gemcitabine and oxaliplatin) alone versus the same drugs plus a liver-directed chemotherapy (HAI FUDR/dexamethasone) in people with bile duct cancer that has spread within the liver but cannot be removed surgically. About 164 adults with…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced liver cancer: radiation boosts immunotherapy in major trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial is for people with advanced liver cancer that has spread to nearby blood vessels. It compares standard immunotherapy drugs (atezolizumab and bevacizumab) alone versus the same drugs plus targeted radiation (SBRT). The goal is to see if adding radiation helps pa…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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New hope for liver cancer: pfizer tests experimental drug
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called PF-08634404, given alone or with another drug (ipilimumab), in adults with advanced liver cancer that cannot be surgically removed. The goal is to check safety, side effects, and whether the drug shrinks tumors. About 138 participants will recei…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 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 02:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail targets rare bile duct cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether combining three drugs—pemigatinib, atezolizumab, and bevacizumab—can help control advanced bile duct cancer that has a specific genetic change (FGFR2 fusion). About 25 adults whose cancer has not responded to other treatments will take part. The main goal…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced liver cancer: immunotherapy cocktails under study
Disease control Recruiting nowThis clinical trial is testing several combinations of immunotherapy drugs to see if they can shrink or control advanced liver cancer. The study is for people with a type of liver cancer called hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) that has spread or cannot be removed by surgery. Partic…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced cancer: experimental drug CR-001 enters human trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called CR-001 in adults with advanced solid tumors that have spread. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if it can shrink tumors. About 290 people will take part in this early-phase trial.
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Crescent Biopharma, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a common antioxidant rescue failing livers?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether adding N-acetylcysteine (NAC) to standard care improves survival in adults with acute liver failure not caused by acetaminophen. Sixty-two patients will be randomly assigned to receive NAC or standard care alone. The study tracks survival at 28 days, hosp…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: King Edward Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Psoriasis drug may be safe for patients with fatty liver
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at how long adults with plaque psoriasis and a common liver condition called MASLD (fatty liver disease) continue taking the drug secukinumab. Researchers will review medical records from several Spanish hospitals to track treatment duration and changes in liver …
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can radiation kickstart the immune system against stubborn GI cancers?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is for people with advanced gastrointestinal cancers that are growing despite immunotherapy. Researchers want to see if adding targeted radiation to one tumor can help the immune system attack other tumors throughout the body. About 28 participants will receive radiati…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Fish oil treatment tested for kids with liver damage from IV nutrition
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing the safety of Omegaven, a fish oil-based fat emulsion, in 40 children under 18 who have developed liver problems (cholestasis) from long-term IV nutrition. The main goal is to see how many children develop essential fatty acid deficiency during at least 8 we…
Sponsor: Fresenius Kabi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could alternating chemo drugs boost survival in biliary cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether alternating between two chemotherapy regimens (mFOLFOX and mFOLFIRI) works better than using just one (mFOLFOX) as a second-line treatment for advanced biliary tract cancer. The study will enroll 130 adults whose cancer has progressed after first-…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Seoul National University Bundang Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 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 drug combo shows promise in shrinking liver tumors before surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether giving the immunotherapy drug durvalumab along with standard chemotherapy before surgery can shrink high-risk liver cancer (cholangiocarcinoma) and reduce the amount of tissue that needs to be removed. About 27 patients with resectable tumors will receive…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug YL211 enters first human tests
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called YL211 in 155 people with advanced solid tumors who have no standard treatment options left. The study has three parts: first, finding a safe dose; then, confirming that dose; and finally, testing how well it works. The main goals are…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: MediLink Therapeutics (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a vaccine help fight Hard-to-Treat cancers?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental vaccine called YMN-136 in people with advanced liver, pancreatic, or biliary tract cancer that has progressed after standard treatment. The main goal is to check the vaccine's safety and find the best dose, while also seeing if it…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail takes on seven tough cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing a drug called datopotamab deruxtecan (Dato-DXd), alone or with other cancer medicines, in people with advanced or metastatic solid tumours. The study includes seven cancer types and aims to see if the drug shrinks tumours and how safe it is. Around 4…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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MRNA vaccine takes on liver cancer in tiny early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early study tests a PD-1 mRNA vaccine in 9 adults with advanced liver cancer that has not responded to standard treatments. The vaccine is given as weekly shots for four weeks, then a fifth shot a month later. The main goal is to check safety, but researchers will also see i…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody takes aim at Hard-to-Treat liver cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called AZD9793 in people with advanced liver cancer that has spread. The drug is an antibody designed to help the body's immune cells find and attack cancer cells. The main goals are to check if the drug is safe and if it can shrink tumors. About 304 a…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a cancer drug slow bile duct tumors?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called tivozanib in people with bile duct cancer that cannot be removed by surgery and has already been treated with chemotherapy. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if the drug can shrink tumors or slow the cancer. Participants take tivozanib by …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Pancreas cancer surgery showdown: total removal may boost survival
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether removing the entire pancreas is better than removing just part of it for people with certain cancers in the head of the pancreas who are at high risk of complications. The main goal is to see if total removal helps patients live longer without hurting …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Spirulina's secret protein may shield the liver during surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether phycocyanin, a natural protein from spirulina, can reduce liver injury and support recovery in adults having part of their liver removed due to intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma. About 30 participants will take either phycocyanin or a placebo daily for thre…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gene therapy trial offers hope for babies with rare, deadly metabolic disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a one-time gene therapy called ECUR-506 in baby boys under 9 months old with a severe form of OTC deficiency, a genetic disorder that prevents the body from breaking down ammonia. The goal is to see if the treatment is safe and can reduce dangerous ammonia levels…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: iECURE, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers with genetic weakness
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a combination of two drugs (BMS-986504 and olaparib) in adults with advanced solid tumors that have lost a gene called MTAP. The main goal is to find safe doses and understand side effects. About 36 people will take part, and the study is currently re…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a tailored diet before surgery boost liver cancer recovery?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a personalized nutrition plan, combined with exercise and psychological support before surgery, can improve outcomes for people with primary liver cancer. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either standard dietary advice or an enhanced program …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for bile duct cancer: drug may delay return after surgery and chemo
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called ivosidenib in people with a specific type of bile duct cancer (IDH1-mutated) that has been surgically removed. After standard chemotherapy, participants take ivosidenib daily to see if it helps keep the cancer from returning. The trial involves 40 a…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Institut für Klinische Krebsforschung IKF GmbH at Krankenhaus Nordwest • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a diabetes drug curb alcohol cravings and save livers?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether tirzepatide, a drug approved for weight management, can help people with alcohol use disorder and related liver disease drink less and improve liver health. 120 adults will receive weekly injections of tirzepatide or a placebo for 12 weeks. Researchers wi…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New immune drug PHST001 enters first human trials for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new drug called PHST001, which helps the immune system attack cancer cells by blocking a protein called CD24. The study will first test PHST001 alone, then in combination with standard chemotherapy, in adults with advanced solid tumors (includi…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Pheast Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called AZD8205, alone or with another drug (rilvegostomig), in people with advanced solid tumors like breast, ovarian, and lung cancers. The trial has two phases: first to find the safest dose, then to see if it shrinks tumors. About 460 adults whose c…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for liver cancer: Triple-Drug cocktail enters Mid-Stage trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding lenvatinib to the STRIDE regimen (durvalumab plus tremelimumab) works better than STRIDE alone for people with advanced liver cancer that cannot be surgically removed. About 140 adults who have not had prior systemic therapy will be enrolle…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Canadian Cancer Trials Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to stop liver decline in PBC patients with cirrhosis
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests whether seladelpar, a daily pill, can improve outcomes for people with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) who also have compensated cirrhosis. About 318 adults will receive either seladelpar or a placebo for up to 36 months. The study tracks serious events…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Gilead Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New oral drug shows promise for rare sun allergy conditions
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is for people with erythropoietic protoporphyria (EPP) or X-linked protoporphyria (XLP), rare conditions that cause severe pain and skin reactions to sunlight. The purpose is to check the long-term safety of an oral medication called dersimelagon. About 301 participant…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Tanabe Pharma America, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can adding a fourth drug shrink large liver tumors that invade the portal vein?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial is testing whether adding hepatic arterial infusion chemotherapy (HAIC) to a combination of lenvatinib, sintilimab, and drug-eluting bead chemoembolization (DEB-TACE) can better control large liver cancers (over 7 cm) that have spread into the portal vein. About 320 pa…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug MGC026 takes on advanced cancers in first human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests MGC026, a biologic drug given by IV, in 250 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study has two parts: first, finding a safe dose, then expanding to see if the drug shrinks tumors. Participants receive u…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: MacroGenics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 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 combo therapy aims to freeze and burn liver cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a device that uses both freezing and heating to destroy liver tumors in people with liver cancer or colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver. The goal is to see if this approach improves how long patients live without their cancer growing, and whether it ac…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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MRNA cancer shots: new hope or hype?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests two experimental mRNA therapies (mRNA-4106 and mRNA-4200) in 42 people with advanced solid tumors like melanoma, lung, or liver cancer. Some participants receive the mRNA therapy alone, others get it combined with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab.…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: ModernaTX, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental pill SHY-ONC6 takes on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests an experimental oral drug called SHY-ONC6 in people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors (including breast, colon, lung, pancreatic, and others) that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The study aims to find a safe dose and check for …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: SHY Therapeutics • 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 combo targets genetic fatty liver in Mid-Stage trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2a trial is testing a new drug called ALN-PNP, alone or with a weight-loss drug (tirzepatide), in 204 adults with a specific genetic form of fatty liver disease (MASLD). The goal is to see if lowering a certain liver protein can reduce liver fat. Participants must have…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental drug DM005 enters first human tests for advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental drug called DM005 in 136 people with advanced solid tumors, including lung, head and neck, and other cancers that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the best dose, and se…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Doma Biopharmaceutical(Suzhou)Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 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 hope for kids with tough cancers: GAIA-102 trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called GAIA-102 in children whose neuroblastoma or other solid tumors have not responded to standard treatments. The study has four groups, testing GAIA-102 alone or combined with other cancer drugs. The main goal is to check safety and fin…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Kyushu University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug shows promise for Hard-to-Treat GI cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a drug called patritumab deruxtecan in people with advanced gastrointestinal cancers that have spread. The drug is given through a vein and aims to shrink tumors. The trial will check how safe the drug is and how many people's cancers respond to treatment. A…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Exercise as medicine: tailored workouts may rebuild strength after cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a personalized exercise program can safely help cancer survivors improve their physical fitness and quality of life. Participants who have finished curative treatment at least two months ago will receive a tailored plan based on heart, lung, and muscle as…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can these diabetes drugs stop liver failure? major trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis large phase 3 study is testing whether two drugs, tirzepatide and retatrutide, can prevent major liver complications in 4,500 adults with high-risk metabolic fatty liver disease (MASLD). Participants are randomly assigned to receive one of the drugs or a placebo for about 4 …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New radioactive drug targets FAP-Positive tumors in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new radioactive drug, LY4337713, in people with advanced cancers that have high levels of a protein called FAP. The cancers include certain types of ovarian, breast, pancreatic, colorectal, esophageal, stomach, and bile duct cancers. The study aims …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 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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Can a new pill help the immune system fight cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial is testing an investigational drug called ARV-6723, given as a pill, in people with advanced solid tumors. The drug is designed to help the immune system recognize and attack cancer cells. The study will test ARV-6723 alone and in combination with pembrolizumab, an imm…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Arvinas Inc. • 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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New cell therapy targets common cancer mutation in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a new type of cell therapy called TCR1188-ABC for people with certain advanced cancers (pancreatic, colorectal, lung, or bile duct) that have a specific KRAS G12V mutation. The treatment involves taking a patient's own immune cells, engineering them t…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Supercharged immune cells take on childhood cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a new immunotherapy called CARE T cells in children and young adults with solid tumors that have returned or not responded to standard treatment. The cells are taken from the patient, genetically modified to recognize a protein (GPC3) found on many so…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Peanuts vs. fatty liver: a 12-Week diet test begins
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether eating 50 grams of peanuts daily for 12 weeks can improve liver markers and gut health in adults with metabolic fatty liver disease (MASLD). 125 participants will be randomly assigned to either eat peanuts or stick to their regular diet. Researchers will …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Henry Ford Health System • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New drug targets 13 cancers in major trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called ifinatamab deruxtecan (I-DXd) in people with 13 types of advanced solid tumors that have come back or spread. The trial aims to see how well the drug shrinks tumors and what side effects it causes. About 520 participants will receive the drug intrav…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Daiichi Sankyo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 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 combo aims to shrink hard-to-treat tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called zanzalintinib, alone or with other immune-boosting drugs, in people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal is to find safe doses and see if the combination can shrink tumors or slow their growth.…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Exelixis • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to stop liver cancer from coming back after surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 study tests whether giving two drugs (tislelizumab and lenvatinib) before surgery can help prevent liver cancer from returning in patients at high risk of recurrence. About 198 adults with early-stage liver cancer will be enrolled. The main goal is to see if this app…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital • 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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Can a new immunotherapy combo shrink Hard-to-Treat tumors?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental immunotherapy called AB122, given alone or combined with other investigational drugs, in people with advanced solid tumors such as pancreatic, colorectal, lung, and stomach cancers. The goal is to find out which combinations are s…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Taiho Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers with genetic weakness
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called IDE892, alone or with another drug (IDE397), in people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific genetic deletion (MTAP). The study aims to find safe doses and see if the drugs shrink tumors. It includes 260 adults with ca…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: IDEAYA Biosciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer-Killing virus trial launches for patients out of options
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 1 trial tests IDOV-Immune, a genetically engineered virus designed to infect and destroy cancer cells while boosting the immune system. It is for adults with advanced solid tumors (like colorectal, pancreatic, or lung cancer) that have not responded to standard treatme…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: ViroMissile, Inc. • 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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Liver pump chemotherapy may boost survival in advanced colorectal cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial is testing whether adding a chemotherapy pump that delivers drugs directly to the liver (hepatic arterial infusion, or HAI) can help people with colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver and cannot be removed by surgery. About 408 participants will receive…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for rare liver disease: drug aims to slow damage
Disease control Recruiting nowThis long-term study tests whether saroglitazar magnesium can prevent serious liver complications in people with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), a rare autoimmune liver disease. About 386 adults already on standard treatment will receive either the drug or a placebo. The goal …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Zydus Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug FS-8002 enters human trials for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called FS-8002, alone or combined with other treatments, in 66 people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard care. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and get a first look at whether th…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Pushi Medical Science Co. Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 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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Can a smaller incision offer the same cancer surgery outcome?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial compares two surgical techniques for removing tumors near the pancreas (non-pancreatic periampullary adenocarcinomas). One method uses a single small incision plus one extra port, while the other uses the conventional five-port approach. The study will enroll 232 adult…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to outsmart advanced liver cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab to a targeted therapy (cabozantinib or lenvatinib) works better than the targeted therapy alone for people with advanced liver cancer that cannot be surgically removed. The study enrolls 122 adults whose…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Academic and Community Cancer Research United • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New registry tracks Real-World use of PFIC drug odevixibat
Disease control Recruiting nowThis registry will follow 20 people in China with progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis (PFIC) who are taking odevixibat (Bylvay) as part of their normal care. The goal is to see how safe the drug is over the long term and how well it controls symptoms like severe itching…
Sponsor: Ipsen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug elafibranor tested in everyday use for rare liver disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study follows about 424 people with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) who are taking elafibranor as part of their normal care. Researchers will track how well the drug controls liver damage and symptoms like itching over 5 years. The goal is to see if elafibranor works safel…
Sponsor: Ipsen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could less be more? new study tests lower doses of cancer drug
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether giving lower, less frequent doses of the cancer drug atezolizumab can still keep enough drug in the blood to fight cancer. About 30 adults with certain advanced cancers (like lung cancer or melanoma) will start with standard doses, then switch to a l…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for Alcohol-Related liver disease: drug trial targets inflammation
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug, GSK4532990, in about 393 adults with liver inflammation from alcohol use. The goal is to see if it safely reduces liver stiffness and improves liver function over 52 weeks. Participants receive either the drug or a placebo, and researchers monitor sid…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 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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New chemo mist targets abdominal cancer with fewer side effects
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a technique called PIPAC, which turns chemotherapy into a fine mist and sprays it directly into the abdomen during a keyhole surgery. The goal is to see if this method is safe and reduces side effects for people with biliary tract cancer that has spre…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for rare childhood cancer: drug cocktail aims to shrink tumors and prevent return
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is for children and young adults (up to age 30) with a rare type of soft tissue cancer called non-rhabdomyosarcoma. It tests whether adding the drugs pazopanib and selinexor to standard chemotherapy can improve outcomes. Participants receive treatment tailored to their…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radiation plus immunotherapy may make inoperable liver cancer removable
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding radiotherapy to a combination of two drugs (QL1706 and bevacizumab) can shrink liver tumors that cannot currently be removed by surgery. The goal is to make enough tumors shrink so they can be surgically removed. The study will enroll 60 ad…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hebei Medical University Fourth Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for tumors that beat immunotherapy? early trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new drug (PLN-101095) alone or with pembrolizumab in adults whose advanced solid tumors have stopped responding to standard immunotherapy. About 124 participants will receive the treatment to check safety and early signs of tumor shrinkage. The goal…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Pliant Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a vitamin d cocktail fix deficiency in kids with liver disease?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding calcitriol to vitamin D2 helps children with cholestatic liver disease correct their vitamin D deficiency faster than vitamin D2 alone. Cholestasis makes it hard for the body to absorb vitamin D. The trial will enroll 54 children and track vitamin …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Chulalongkorn University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for rare sun allergy: bitopertin offered to patients with no options
Disease control AVAILABLEThis expanded access program provides bitopertin (DISC-1459) to patients aged 12 and older with erythropoietic protoporphyria (EPP) or X-linked protoporphyria (XLP) who have no satisfactory treatment options in the US. The goal is to offer access and gather safety information. Pa…
Sponsor: Disc Medicine, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug MK-4884 tested for safety in advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new drug called MK-4884 in about 120 people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors (colorectal, kidney, lung, or bile duct cancer). The main goal is to check the drug's safety and find the right dose. Researchers will monitor side effects and how …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New registry tracks Odevixibat's Long-Term impact on rare liver disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis registry will follow 10 people with progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis (PFIC) in South Korea who are taking odevixibat (Bylvay). The goal is to see how safe and effective the drug is over the long term in real-world use. Researchers will track side effects and how…
Sponsor: Ipsen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for PBC patients: drug aims to slow liver damage
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests elafibranor, a daily pill, against a placebo in 276 adults with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) and cirrhosis. The goal is to see if elafibranor can prevent disease worsening, such as liver failure or death, over up to 3.5 years. Researchers will also m…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Ipsen • 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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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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Mushroom supplement shows promise for fatty liver in new trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 12-week study tests whether reishi mushroom supplements can improve liver health in 102 adults with metabolic fatty liver disease. Participants will take reishi mushroom powder or a placebo, alongside a probiotic-rich diet. Researchers will measure changes in liver enzymes, …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Lahore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill aims to reverse liver scarring in fatty liver patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called AZD2389 in about 104 adults with fatty liver disease and advanced liver scarring (fibrosis). The drug is a pill that blocks a protein linked to scarring. Researchers will check if it safely lowers markers of liver damage over 24 weeks …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a daily dose of citrus fiber tame fatty liver inflammation?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a daily supplement of pectin — a fiber found in citrus peels — can reduce inflammation and improve gut bacteria in adults with Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD), a common form of fatty liver. For six weeks, participants take…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Nottingham • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Bringing the hospital home: a new model for End-Stage liver care
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study explores whether people with decompensated cirrhosis can receive acute medical care in their own homes instead of a hospital. Participants use remote monitoring devices, lab services, and virtual check-ins from a care team. The goal is to understand patient expectation…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Indiana University • 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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Can a dual immune booster plus chemo shrink hard-to-treat bile duct tumors?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether adding an experimental immune therapy (QL1706) to standard chemotherapy can shrink tumors in people with advanced biliary tract cancer that has a specific marker (PD-L1 positive). About 38 participants will receive the combination every three weeks for up…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital • 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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New drug combo aims to tackle Hard-to-Treat HER2 cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial is testing two experimental drugs (SSGJ-705 and SSGJ-612) with or without chemotherapy in 150 adults with advanced HER2-positive solid tumors, including colorectal, bladder, breast, bile duct, and stomach cancers. The goal is to see if the combination can shrin…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shenyang Sunshine Pharmaceutical Co., LTD. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 30, 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 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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New hope for bile duct cancer: targeted drug BL-M07D1 enters final testing
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests a new drug, BL-M07D1, against standard chemotherapy in about 400 people with a specific type of advanced bile duct cancer (HER2-positive) that has stopped responding to platinum-based chemo. The goal is to see if BL-M07D1 can help people live longer. Part…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Sichuan Baili Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for bile duct cancer: experimental drug faces final test
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests a new drug called BL-B01D1 against standard chemotherapy in 538 people with advanced biliary tract cancer that has worsened after prior treatments. The goal is to see if the new drug helps people live longer. The study is not yet recruiting.
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Sichuan Baili Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can freezing tumors boost immunotherapy in hard-to-treat bile duct cancers?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II trial is testing whether freezing tumors (cryoablation) before giving an experimental immunotherapy drug called rilafup α along with standard chemotherapy can help shrink or control advanced bile duct and gallbladder cancers. The study enrolls 30 people who have not…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 26, 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 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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Could a common anesthetic help prevent liver cancer from coming back?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether adding lidocaine to standard sedation during radiofrequency ablation for liver cancer can reduce inflammation and lower the chance of the cancer returning. The researchers focus on a process called NETosis, which is linked to tumor growth and spread. O…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could MRI replace CT for sharper cancer radiation planning?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study investigates whether using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) instead of standard CT scans to plan radiation therapy can improve treatment accuracy and reduce side effects. It enrolls adults with prostate, liver, or head and neck cancers who need radiation. Researchers w…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a poop pill protect the liver? trial tests fecal transplants against cirrhosis complications
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) — capsules containing processed stool from healthy donors — can slow the progression of decompensated cirrhosis, a severe form of liver disease. About 190 adults with advanced cirrhosis will receive either FM…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Consorcio Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red (CIBER) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 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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Experimental injection aims to combat Life-Threatening liver failure
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II trial tests an experimental drug called AS1501 in people with acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF), a sudden worsening of liver function in those with chronic liver disease. The study first evaluates safety in a small group, then compares the drug against a placebo…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shenzhen Third People's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to outperform standard immunotherapy in bile duct cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether a combination of two experimental drugs (futibatinib and zimberelimab) plus standard chemotherapy can help people with advanced biliary tract cancer live longer compared to current standard immunotherapy combinations. The study enrolls about 784 a…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Taiho Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Triple-Drug cocktail aims to make inoperable liver cancer removable
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether combining an immunotherapy drug (camrelizumab), a targeted therapy (rivoceranib), and liver-directed chemotherapy (HAIC) can shrink intermediate-to-advanced liver tumors enough to allow surgical removal. About 400 adults with potentially resectable hepato…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a drug combo shrink bile duct tumors before surgery?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether giving the immunotherapy drug durvalumab along with chemotherapy before surgery can shrink biliary tract cancers and improve outcomes. About 40 people with resectable tumors will receive the combination, then undergo surgery. The goal is to see if this ap…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could feeding kids sooner after liver surgery speed recovery?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two feeding approaches after surgery for biliary atresia or choledochal cyst in children. One group starts oral liquids within 24 hours after surgery, while the other follows conventional care and waits over 48 hours for bowel activity to return. Researchers t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Muhammad Zubair Shoukat • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a diabetes drug also heal fatty liver disease?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests whether tirzepatide, a drug already used for type 2 diabetes and obesity, can improve markers of Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) in people with obesity. Eight participants will take tirzepatide for 12 months and undergo bloo…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of New Mexico • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental pill aims to shield the liver during cancer treatment
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether an experimental drug called FB-1603 can protect liver function in people with liver cancer who are receiving a standard procedure called transarterial chemoembolization (TACE). Participants take either a low dose, a high dose, or a placebo capsule daily f…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Febico Biomedical Corp. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Chemo, immunotherapy, and targeted radiation join forces against bile duct cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether combining chemotherapy (gemcitabine and cisplatin) with an immunotherapy drug (durvalumab) and a targeted radiation treatment (Yttrium-90 microspheres) can shrink tumors in people with locally advanced bile duct cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. T…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Inova Health Care Services • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Triple-Drug cocktail targets Hard-to-Treat biliary cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether a combination of three drugs—trastuzumab rezetecan, adebrelimab, and lenvatinib—can shrink tumors or slow disease progression in people with advanced biliary tract cancer (including bile duct and gallbladder cancers) that has grown despite prior t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Exercise may fight fatty liver by targeting hidden muscle fat
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial investigates whether different intensities of physical exercise can reduce fat stored in muscles (myosteatosis) and improve liver health in people with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). Researchers will compare high-intensity interval tr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc- Université Catholique de Louvain • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple nutritional plan boost survival after liver procedure?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial investigates whether a 12-week nutritional intervention, including a personalized diet and a supplement called Friliver, can improve six-month survival in people with liver cirrhosis who have muscle loss (sarcopenia) and fluid buildup (refractory ascites). Participants…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: The Mediterranean Institute for Transplantation and Advanced Specialized Therapies • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Warm liver transplants: could ditching the ice bath reduce organ damage?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new approach for liver transplantation: after keeping the donor liver warm on a machine, doctors skip the usual cold flush before implanting it. Instead, they use a room-temperature albumin rinse. The goal is to see if avoiding sudden temperature changes reduce…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Mediterranean Institute for Transplantation and Advanced Specialized Therapies • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a poop pill curb alcohol cravings in liver disease patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether capsules containing bacteria from healthy people can safely reduce alcohol cravings and drinking in adults with alcohol-related liver disease and cirrhosis. About 80 participants will receive either the bacteria capsules or a placebo, and researchers will…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Triple-Drug attack on bile duct cancer shows early promise
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a combination of three treatments for people with advanced biliary tract cancer that cannot be surgically removed. The approach delivers chemotherapy directly to the liver, along with an immunotherapy drug and a targeted therapy pill. The study a…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which stent is best for unblocking bile ducts in cancer patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at two types of metal stents (partially covered vs. bare) used to open blocked bile ducts in people with incurable cancer. The goal is to see which stent keeps the duct open longer and causes fewer problems. Sixty adults who already have a drainage tube will be r…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Chung-Ang University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Less fluid, fewer complications? trial tests new strategy in liver transplants
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial compares two ways of managing fluids during liver transplant surgery in adults with end-stage liver disease. One strategy limits fluids and uses medications to maintain blood pressure, while the other gives more fluids to optimize heart function. The goal is to see whi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Chemo-loaded microspheres aim to starve liver tumors from within
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests a treatment for people with liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. Tiny beads called BioPearl microspheres are loaded with the chemotherapy drug doxorubicin and injected into the blood vessels feeding the tumor. The beads block blood flow and release the…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Terumo Europe N.V. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Bee product could tame fatty liver and blood fats
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether Taiwan green propolis, a natural bee product, can improve blood lipids and body fat in adults with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), a common fatty liver condition linked to obesity and high cholesterol. About 60 participan…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Taipei Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Drug cocktail aims to stop liver cancer recurrence after surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether combining two drugs, atezolizumab and bevacizumab, given before and after surgery can help prevent liver cancer from coming back. It enrolls adults with a type of liver cancer that can be surgically removed but has a high risk of recurrence. Participants …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fundacion Clinic per a la Recerca Biomédica • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can smarter antibiotic choices curb superbugs in liver disease?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether using infection surveillance data to guide antibiotic selection can reduce antibiotic resistance in hospitalized cirrhosis patients with bacterial infections. About 198 adults with decompensated cirrhosis and a confirmed or suspected infection will be ran…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Eva Bonfill • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood transfusion strategy could be refined for liver patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether using a more relaxed ROTEM threshold (a blood clotting test) can safely reduce the amount of blood products given to people with severe liver disease before medical procedures. Participants have cirrhosis or acute-on-chronic liver failure and will be rand…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, India • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Diabetes drug may ease dangerous fluid retention in liver disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether dapagliflozin, a drug originally for diabetes, can help people with liver cirrhosis who have ascites (fluid buildup in the belly). The goal is to see if it reduces the need for fluid drainage procedures, lowers hospital stays, and improves quality of life…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Beni-Suef University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at childhood liver cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial investigates a new cell therapy called ET140203 T cells for children and young adults (ages 1–21) with certain liver cancers—hepatoblastoma, hepatocellular carcinoma, or related tumors—that have come back or not responded to standard treatment. Participants must have h…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Eureka Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple stitch prevent a common complication after pancreatic surgery?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial investigates whether adding a Braun anastomosis—a connection between two loops of the small intestine—during pancreatic cancer surgery can lower the risk of delayed gastric emptying, a frequent complication where the stomach takes too long to empty. About 264 adults sc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug AWT020 takes on advanced solid tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 1 trial tests a new drug called AWT020, given alone or with other cancer treatments, in people with advanced solid tumors such as non-small cell lung cancer, colorectal cancer, kidney cancer, and melanoma. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the best do…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Junshi Bioscience Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Zapping spreading tumors could extend life on current cancer drugs
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding a targeted, tumor-destroying treatment (like focused radiation or heat ablation) can help people with certain gastrointestinal cancers—such as colorectal, small bowel, or pancreatic cancer—continue their current systemic therapy longer when only a …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, Davis • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cocktail aims to stop bile duct cancer recurrence
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II trial tests whether a combination of durvalumab (an immunotherapy), chemotherapy (GEMOX or GC), followed by lenvatinib (a targeted therapy) can prevent biliary tract cancer from coming back after surgery. About 222 adults with bile duct or gallbladder cancer will be…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a malaria drug melt liver fat? new trial investigates
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether dihydroartemisinin, a drug used for malaria, can safely reduce liver fat in adults with Metabolic Associated Fatty Liver Disease (MAFLD). About 30 participants aged 18 to 45 will take the drug three times daily for 12 weeks. The main goal is to measure ch…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cocktail of drugs and targeted procedure aims to control liver cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing a combination of three drugs (cabozantinib, ipilimumab, and nivolumab) plus a procedure called TACE in 35 people with liver cancer that cannot be cured by surgery or transplant. The goal is to see if this approach can stop the cancer from growing for…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of California, Irvine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo tested against untreatable liver cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study observes how a combination of two immunotherapy drugs, nivolumab and ipilimumab, works for people with advanced liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. It follows adults receiving this treatment as part of their routine medical care in Japan to understand its s…
Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 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 drug cocktail targets Hard-to-Treat bile duct cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II trial is testing a combination of three drugs—trastuzumab rezetecan, adebrelimab, and lenvatinib—as a first treatment for people with advanced or metastatic biliary tract cancer that has HER2 markers. The study aims to see how well the drugs shrink tumors and contro…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could diabetes pills boost cancer immunotherapy?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing whether adding common diabetes drugs (metformin or rosiglitazone) to standard immunotherapy (nivolumab or pembrolizumab) can improve treatment for several advanced solid tumors, including melanoma, lung cancer, and liver cancer. About 72 participants…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Dan Zandberg • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New drug zanzalintinib tested for advanced liver cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called zanzalintinib in people with advanced liver cancer that has spread or cannot be cured. The trial has two parts: first, finding the safest dose, then checking if it helps control the cancer. About 59 participants will take the drug by mouth, and rese…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Devalingam Mahalingam • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Lifestyle overhaul tested as fatty liver fix
Disease control Recruiting nowThe UNMASK study is testing whether a 16-week program of Mediterranean diet and regular exercise can reduce liver fat and scarring in people with metabolic fatty liver disease (MASLD). Researchers will enroll 450 adults and track changes in liver health using scans and blood test…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fundación Pública Andaluza para la gestión de la Investigación en Sevilla • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Immunotherapy-Chemo cocktail shows promise for Hard-to-Treat bile duct cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new combination of an immunotherapy drug (adebrelimab) plus two chemotherapy drugs (gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel) as a first treatment for people with biliary tract cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The goal is to see if this combo can shrink tumors a…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to stop bile duct cancer return after surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether giving chemotherapy (capecitabine or S-1) together with radiation after surgery can help prevent bile duct and gallbladder cancers from coming back. It includes 92 patients whose cancers had high-risk features, like positive lymph nodes or narrow sur…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Anti-Inflammatory drug may boost cancer therapy in bile duct cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding the anti-inflammatory drug celecoxib to standard immunotherapy and chemotherapy can help people with advanced bile duct cancer live longer without their disease getting worse. The trial focuses on patients whose tumors have high levels of a marker …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shanghai 6th People's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Calorie cutting may reverse a key step toward diabetes
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study investigates whether reducing calories to lower fat in the liver and muscles can improve how the body responds to insulin. Researchers will measure changes in insulin sensitivity and fat levels in 250 healthy but insulin-resistant adults with a family history of type 2…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Triple attack on liver cancer: blocking blood flow plus immune boost shows promise
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether combining procedures that block blood flow to liver tumors (TACE or HAIC) with targeted drugs and immunotherapy can help control advanced hepatocellular carcinoma that cannot be surgically removed. The trial enrolls adults aged 18–80 with large or vein-in…
Sponsor: Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New hope for liver cancer: experimental drug HH-009 enters human trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called HH-009 in people with advanced liver cancer that has worsened after other treatments. About 30 participants will receive one of two doses to see if it can slow or stop cancer growth. The goal is to find out if the drug is safe and effective.
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Huahui Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug YH32364 targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in first human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called YH32364 in adults with advanced solid tumors that have high levels of EGFR and have not responded to previous treatments. The trial has two parts: first, finding a safe dose in about 30 people, then testing that dose in 50 people with …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Yuhan Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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Last hope? new combo targets liver cancer that beat previous treatments
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding the drug lenalidomide to ongoing targeted therapy and immunotherapy can help people with advanced liver cancer whose disease has worsened after multiple prior treatments. About 32 participants will receive the combination and be monitored for tumor…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shunda Du • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at two cancer targets in hard-to-treat bile duct cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new therapy called EB-HC01, which uses specially engineered natural killer (NK) immune cells to attack cancer cells that have two specific markers (HER2 and CEACAM5). The trial enrolls adults with advanced bile duct or gallbladder cancers that have worsened aft…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Beijing Biotech • 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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Single-Port robot takes on complex belly surgeries
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new robotic system that uses just one small incision to perform surgeries on the liver, pancreas, stomach, and esophagus. The goal is to see if this single-port approach is safe and works well for these complex operations. The study will enroll 35 adults w…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: AdventHealth • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New drug CT-95 targets tough cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new drug called CT-95 in people with advanced cancers that have a protein called mesothelin on their cells. The main goals are to find a safe dose and see if the drug can shrink tumors. About 70 adults with ovarian, lung, pancreatic, or other mesoth…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Context Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New drug cocktails aim to stop bile duct cancer return after surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding immunotherapy (adebrelimab) to different chemotherapy or targeted therapy regimens can help prevent cancer recurrence in people with intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma who have a high risk of the cancer coming back after surgery. About 90 participants…
Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • 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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New cancer drug EXS74539 enters first human trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental oral drug called EXS74539 (REC-4539) in about 40 people with various solid tumors, including lung, prostate, ovarian, and breast cancers. The main goal is to check the drug's safety, find the right dose, and see how the body proce…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Exscientia AI Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Recursion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for tough liver cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called BL-B01D1, alone or with other cancer drugs, in 74 people with advanced liver cancer that has spread. The goal is to see if these combinations can shrink tumors and how safe they are. Participants will receive the drugs through an IV or as pills …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sichuan Baili Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New drug INV-8989 targets Hard-to-Treat cancers with KRAS G12D mutation
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called INV-8989 in people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific genetic change called KRAS G12D. The trial has two phases: the first finds the safest dose, and the second checks how well the drug shrinks tumors. About 178 adults with cancers …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shenzhen Ionova Life Sciences Co., Ltd. • 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 vaccine shows promise in early trial for tough cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new type of cancer vaccine made from irradiated tumor and nearby cells. It aims to see if the vaccine is safe and can help the immune system fight advanced solid tumors like osteosarcoma, pancreatic cancer, and others. About 54 people will take part…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Precision radiation takes on liver cancer: could SABR beat standard care?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares a precise radiation technique called SABR against standard treatments (like heat probes or chemo injections) for early-stage liver cancer. About 218 adults with a single tumor up to 8 cm will be randomly assigned to SABR or standard care. The main goal is to s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Supercharged immune cells take on bile duct cancer in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new cell therapy for people with advanced biliary tract cancer (bile duct or gallbladder cancer) that has not responded to standard treatments. The therapy uses the patient's own immune T cells, enhanced with a protein called CD160 to better target …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Orange peel supplement tested for fat loss in overweight adults
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a daily orange peel fermentation supplement can lower body fat in 124 overweight adults with fatty liver. Participants take one sachet per day for two months. Researchers will measure changes in body fat, cholesterol, and other health markers.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: TCI Co., Ltd. • 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 combo therapy shows promise for untreatable liver cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a combination of three treatments—radioactive beads (SIRT-Y90), an immunotherapy drug (atezolizumab), and a drug that cuts off tumor blood supply (bevacizumab)—for people with advanced liver cancer that cannot be surgically removed. Researchers will track ho…
Sponsor: Air Force Military Medical University, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 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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Bile duct cancer surgery showdown: total removal may lower recurrence risk
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests two surgical techniques for bile duct cancer that has spread to nearby lymph nodes. One method removes the bile duct completely to take out all affected lymph nodes, while the other leaves the bile duct in place but may leave some lymph tissue behind. The goal is…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New combo therapy for bile duct cancer enters safety trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing whether adding a procedure called radiofrequency ablation (bRFA) to standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy is safe for people with bile duct cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. About 36 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Heat therapy before stenting may extend bile duct patency in cancer patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using heat (radiofrequency ablation) to destroy cancer tissue inside the bile duct before placing a metal stent can keep the duct open longer than placing a stent alone. It involves 122 adults with inoperable bile duct cancer. The main goal is to see how …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Experimental CAR-T therapy takes on stubborn cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a new cell therapy called UCLH80-1 in 36 people with advanced solid tumors (colorectal, gastric, pancreatic, and bile duct cancers) that have not responded to standard treatments. The therapy uses specially engineered immune cells to target a protein …
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to outperform standard care for advanced liver cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests whether a chemotherapy infusion directly into the liver (HAIC) plus immunotherapy drugs works better than the standard chemo-embolization procedure (TACE) plus the same immunotherapy for people with intermediate-stage liver cancer that has spread extensiv…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Binkui Li • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Could growth factors help repair the liver in cirrhosis?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests whether giving a combination of two growth factors (G-CSF and darbepoetin) in single or repeated cycles can improve immune function in people with early decompensated cirrhosis. Sixty participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the growth facto…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, India • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Personalized cancer care: new trial aims to improve outcomes in biliary cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial is testing whether giving a targeted therapy after initial standard chemotherapy can help people with advanced biliary cancer live longer without their disease getting worse. Participants must have a tumor with a specific genetic change and stable disease after…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New radiation drug targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new drug (177Lu-DOTA-SNA040) that delivers radiation directly to cancer cells with a specific marker (Claudin 18.2). It is for people with advanced stomach, pancreatic, or bile duct cancers that have worsened after standard treatment. The main goals…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: SmartNuclide Biopharma • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Can a 4-Week Low-Carb diet make liver surgery safer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a 4-week ketogenic diet before liver surgery can reduce fat in the liver and lower the need for blood transfusions. About 124 adults with fatty liver and colorectal cancer that spread to the liver will either follow the diet or get standard dietary advice…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Anton Skaro • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Exercise may ease triple health threat in older women
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding a physical activity program to standard care can improve health in older women who have three conditions: underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism), glaucoma (high pressure in the eyes), and fatty liver. Researchers will measure changes in eye pressure,…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to turn inoperable liver cancer into surgical candidates
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a sequence of treatments—chemotherapy infused into the liver, two drugs (durvalumab and bevacizumab), and targeted radiation—can shrink advanced liver cancer enough to allow surgery. About 30 adults with liver cancer that cannot currently be removed will …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 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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New hope for liver cancer patients who failed immunotherapy?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis clinical trial is testing a new drug called VRT106 combined with two other drugs (camrelizumab and apatinib) in people with advanced liver cancer that has not responded to prior immunotherapy. The study will enroll 66 participants and aims to see if the combination is safe a…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Guangzhou Virotech Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 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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New combo therapy aims to shrink untreatable liver tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a powerful combination of treatments for people with advanced liver cancer that cannot be surgically removed. The approach uses heat-based ablation to destroy the main tumor, followed by targeted therapy (lenvatinib), immunotherapy (tislelizumab), and a procedure…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to stop liver cancer in its tracks
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding a precise, high-dose radiation treatment (SBRT) after a standard procedure (TACE) can better control liver cancer in people whose tumors cannot be surgically removed. About 30 adults with early- or intermediate-stage liver cancer will receive the c…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: RWTH Aachen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Smartwatch and app could keep liver patients out of hospital
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a home monitoring system called CirrhoCare can help people with decompensated cirrhosis avoid unplanned hospital visits. Participants use an Apple Watch, iPhone app, and Bluetooth devices to track their health at home. The trial will compare this approach…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University College, London • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New hope for liver cancer: triple therapy trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new combination of drugs for people with advanced intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, a type of liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. About 35 participants will receive an oral drug called chidamide along with standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy. The…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New combo aims to stall bile duct cancer after chemo
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing whether combining two drugs—durvalumab (an immunotherapy) and olaparib (a targeted therapy)—can help keep advanced bile duct cancer from growing after initial chemotherapy. The study will enroll 40 adults with locally advanced or metastatic cholangio…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Australasian Gastro-Intestinal Trials Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Coffee break for cancer survivors: could your morning cup fight liver fat?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether drinking instant coffee every day for 6 weeks can reduce liver fat and improve gut health in people who have finished treatment for stage I-III colorectal cancer. About 80 adults who completed surgery, chemo, or radiation at least 2 months ago will par…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New drug MDX2001 tested in 285 patients with advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called MDX2001 in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread. The main goals are to check the drug's safety and see if it can shrink tumors. About 285 adults with various cancers like lung, breast, or colon cancer will take part. This is an ear…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: ModeX Therapeutics, An OPKO Health Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise for tough bile duct cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new way to treat bile duct cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. It combines chemotherapy given directly into the liver with standard IV chemo, plus two additional drugs (adebrelimab and apatinib) that boost the immune system and block tumor growth. The tri…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Air Force Military Medical University, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to shrink liver tumors in Hard-to-Treat patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a two-step treatment for people with advanced liver cancer that has spread into the main liver blood vessel (portal vein). First, patients receive targeted radiation (SIRT) to shrink the tumor from inside the liver. Then, they get two immunotherapy drugs (durvalu…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Center Eugene Marquis • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Can a simple injection save Kids' hearing during chemo?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a drug called sodium thiosulfate can protect the hearing of children undergoing chemotherapy for hepatoblastoma, a rare liver cancer. About 330 children will be randomly assigned to receive either the hearing-protection drug or a placebo alongside their s…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Shanghai Children's Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Could a cheap cough drug fight fatty liver? new trial aims to find out
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether carbocisteine, a drug already used for coughs, can safely reduce fat buildup in the liver of people with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). About 46 adults with fatty liver will take the drug and be monitored for changes in liver fat via ultrasound…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Triple threat: new combo aims to outsmart advanced liver cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new combination of three drugs (SHR-8068, adebrelimab, and bevacizumab) against two standard two-drug combos for people with advanced liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. About 590 adults who have not had prior cancer treatment will participate. The …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Suzhou Suncadia Biopharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Triple therapy aims to shrink liver tumors before surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether giving a combination of two immunotherapy drugs (iparomlimab and tuvonralimab) plus a targeted therapy (lenvatinib) before surgery can improve outcomes for people with liver cancer at high risk of recurrence. About 33 participants will receive the…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Protein timing and exercise: a new hope for liver transplant patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether eating protein evenly throughout the day, combined with a regular exercise program, can improve nutrition, muscle mass, and strength in people with end-stage liver disease awaiting a transplant. 90 participants will be split into three groups: one with…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kalliopi Anna Poulia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Triple therapy shrinks bile duct tumors, may enable surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II trial tests a combination of immunotherapy (tislelizumab), chemotherapy (gemcitabine plus cisplatin or oxaliplatin), and targeted radiation before possible surgery in 38 people with hilar cholangiocarcinoma that is borderline or not removable. The goal is to see if …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Jinbo Yue • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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New drug combo aims to fight deadly gallbladder cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing whether adding an experimental immunotherapy drug called ZG005 to standard chemotherapy (gemcitabine and cisplatin) can help people with advanced gallbladder cancer. About 60 participants will receive either the combination or standard treatment. The…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Suzhou Zelgen Biopharmaceuticals Co.,Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to shrink liver tumors enough for surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II trial tests a combination of four treatments—two immunotherapies (ipilimumab N01 and sintilimab), a targeted therapy (bevacizumab biosimilar), and chemotherapy directly into the liver—for people with advanced liver cancer that cannot be surgically removed. The goal …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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New shunt procedure could extend life for liver patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares early placement of a TIPS (a small tube that reroutes blood flow in the liver) against standard treatments like diuretics and fluid drainage in 134 patients with liver cirrhosis and ascites (fluid buildup). The goal is to see if TIPS improves survival and redu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital Freiburg • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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New drug shows promise for tough liver cancer cases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called Becotatug vedotin in 40 adults with advanced liver cancer that has worsened after standard treatments. The goal is to see if it can shrink tumors and help control the disease. Participants receive the drug and are monitored for safety and response.
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Triple therapy takes on bile duct cancer: hope for unresectable cases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing a combination of radiation beads (Y-90), immunotherapy (durvalumab), and chemotherapy (gemcitabine and cisplatin) in 30 people with advanced bile duct cancer that cannot be removed surgically. The goal is to see if this mix can slow cancer growth and…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Higher defibrotide doses may help severe transplant complication
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether increasing the dose of defibrotide can safely help patients with a serious liver condition called SOS/VOD that occurs after a stem cell transplant. The condition can damage the kidneys and lungs and often does not improve with standard defibrotide doses. …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: New York Medical College • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Liver cancer showdown: which radiation works best?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two types of radiation therapy for people with liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma). One method delivers radiation directly to the tumor through a small tube in an artery, while the other uses a precise external beam. The goal is to see which approach bette…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Henry Ford Health System • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New dynamic duo targets Hard-to-Treat liver cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests two new drugs: one to help spot liver cancer cells (RYZ811) and another to deliver treatment directly to them (RYZ801). It is for people with a type of liver cancer called GPC3-positive hepatocellular carcinoma that cannot be removed by surgery. The goal is to se…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: RayzeBio, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New drug aims to supercharge immune system against tough cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called QXL138AM in about 100 people with advanced solid tumors (like ovarian, pancreatic, or lung cancer) or multiple myeloma. The drug is designed to help the immune system attack cancer cells. The main goal is to check safety and find the…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Nammi Therapeutics Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New blood test could spot 10 cancers before symptoms start
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a new blood test can screen for many types of cancer at once. Researchers will enroll 24,000 adults aged 45-75 who do not have cancer. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two blood test groups or a control group. The goal is to see how w…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New ultrasound technique could replace needle test for liver pressure
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a special ultrasound technique (SHAPE) can detect high blood pressure in the liver without using a needle. Portal hypertension is a serious condition that can lead to severe liver damage and death. The standard test requires inserting a catheter into a ve…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 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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Can a new PET tracer light up hidden cancers?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis trial is testing whether a new radioactive tracer, called 68Ga-SorB, can help doctors see certain solid tumors on PET/CT scans. The tracer targets sortilin, a protein that is often found on cancer cells. About 50 adults with melanoma, liver, lung, breast, pancreatic, or ovar…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking University Third Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A new imaging agent could tell doctors which liver cancers will resist immunotherapy
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis trial is testing whether a special PET/CT scan using 18F-fluorocholine, along with a liquid biopsy, can predict how well patients with inoperable liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma) will respond to immunotherapy. The study enrolls adults with this type of liver cancer wh…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Queen's Medical Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New ultrasound could replace painful liver biopsies
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new ultrasound technique called visual transient elastography (ViTE) to measure liver fat and scarring in people with chronic liver injury. Researchers will compare the ultrasound results to the standard liver biopsy to see how accurate the new method is. …
Sponsor: Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A new test could reveal how radiation affects the liver
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis pilot study explores whether a combination of advanced MRI scans and a blood test called HepQuant DuO can measure liver function in people receiving radiation therapy for liver cancer. The study will enroll about 40 adults with liver cancer or liver metastases. The goal is t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Montefiore Medical Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 13, 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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Can a smarter scan make liver testing more reliable?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis trial is testing a new method for measuring liver stiffness using the FibroScan device, a non-invasive tool that helps assess liver health. About 153 adults with liver disease or suspected liver disease will take part across two French sites. The goal is to see if the new me…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Echosens • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 07, 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 catch liver cancer before It's too late
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new blood test designed to detect liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma) early in people who are at high risk because they have cirrhosis. The test looks for specific DNA markers and proteins in the blood that may signal the presence of cancer. Researcher…
Sponsor: Helio Genomics • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 12, 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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Ultrasound vs. MRI: which spots hidden liver cancer better?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study compares two imaging methods—contrast-enhanced ultrasound and abbreviated MRI—to see which is better at detecting early-stage liver cancer (HCC) in people with suspicious but not yet cancerous liver nodules. Researchers will enroll 600 adults with cirrhosis and indeter…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New imaging agent could sharpen liver cancer detection
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a new radioactive tracer called 68Ga-GPC3 that targets a protein found on liver cancer cells. About 40 adults with suspected or confirmed hepatocellular carcinoma will receive both this new tracer and a standard tracer (18F-FDG) for PET/CT scans. Researchers will…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Simple blood tests could catch liver damage early in Doctor's offices
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study aims to see which of two blood tests, eLIFT or FibroMeter, is better at finding advanced liver scarring (fibrosis) in people with fatty liver disease or alcohol-related liver disease. About 1,788 adults from primary care clinics will take both tests. The goal is to imp…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Angers • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New scan could sharpen liver cancer detection
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether adding a special PET scan (using F18-Piflufolastat) to standard imaging can better diagnose and stage liver cancer. Researchers will enroll 90 veterans with suspected or confirmed hepatocellular carcinoma. The goal is to see if the scan helps clarify…
Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Automated blood test strategy could spot hidden liver disease in routine checkups
Diagnosis Recruiting nowLiverSeek is a study testing an automated screening program for advanced liver fibrosis in people aged 50-75 with risk factors like diabetes or obesity. When a routine blood test is done, the lab system automatically calculates a fibrosis score and, if needed, orders additional t…
Sponsor: Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañon • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Blood test may spot liver cancer risk years early in cirrhosis patients
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a blood test that looks for a marker called mSEPT9 can predict liver cancer in people with cirrhosis. Researchers will follow 400 patients for up to 5 years, taking blood samples every 6 months to see if changes in this marker signal cancer risk. The…
Sponsor: Central Hospital, Nancy, France • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 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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Glow-in-the-Dark dye could help surgeons find hidden lung cancer in teens
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a special dye called Cytalux that makes cancer cells glow under near-infrared light. Surgeons use it during lung surgery to find and remove hard-to-see tumors in teens (ages 6-17) with bone cancer that has spread to the lungs. The goal is to see if the dye helps …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Blood protein test aims to catch liver cancer sooner
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether proteins in the blood can help detect liver cancer at an early stage. Researchers will compare blood samples from 600 people—some with liver cancer and some healthy—to find protein patterns that signal the disease. The goal is to create a simple, non…
Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New ultrasound technique could replace needle biopsy for liver disease
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a new endoscopic ultrasound method (EUS-SWQ) to measure liver stiffness and diagnose liver fibrosis (scarring) in people with chronic liver disease. Researchers will compare EUS-SWQ results with standard liver biopsy and FibroScan in 65 adults. The goal is to see…
Sponsor: Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 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 PET scan agent aims to sharply detect multiple cancers
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new imaging agent called 18F-T2, which is designed to highlight tumors that produce a protein called CAIX. About 200 adults with various cancers (like kidney, lung, or breast cancer) will receive an injection of 18F-T2 and then undergo a PET/CT scan. The g…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking University First Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New ultrasound device could spot liver disease early and speed up specialist care
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new, non-invasive ultrasound device called the Hepatoscope to screen for liver scarring (fibrosis) and fatty liver in people at risk. Researchers will enroll 200 patients with risk factors like diabetes or elevated liver enzymes. Those with high stiffness …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Antwerp • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 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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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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Could a weekly shot stop post-transplant weight gain?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether semaglutide (a drug used for diabetes and weight loss) can prevent weight gain and fatty liver disease in people who have recently had a liver transplant. About 50 adults who had a transplant 2 to 6 months ago will receive either semaglutide or a placebo.…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Virginia • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 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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Cancer injection satisfaction study recruits 700 patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study observes about 700 people with lung or liver cancer who are already receiving atezolizumab as a shot under the skin. Researchers want to see how satisfied patients are with this treatment and how it affects their quality of life. The study does not test a new drug but …
Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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New algorithm aims to keep chemo on track for stomach and colon cancers
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a special algorithm called PAGODA can reduce unplanned delays during FOLFOX chemotherapy for gastrointestinal cancers like colon, stomach, and esophageal cancer. About 420 participants will be randomly assigned to either standard care or the algorithm-gui…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Home workouts via video calls could ease cancer side effects
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether cancer patients can complete a supervised exercise program from home using video calls. The program includes resistance training with dumbbells and aerobic exercise. Researchers want to see if this approach is practical and helps patients maintain functio…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Common nausea pill may tame immunotherapy's harsh side effects in liver cancer
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether ondansetron, a drug typically used for nausea, can lower the risk and severity of side effects from immunotherapy in people with liver cancer. About 134 patients will receive ondansetron alongside their standard cancer treatment. The goal is to see if thi…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill aims to tame flushing and diarrhea in rare cancer syndrome
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests whether the experimental drug paltusotine can reduce flushing and diarrhea in adults with carcinoid syndrome caused by neuroendocrine tumors. About 141 participants will receive either paltusotine or a placebo daily for 12 weeks. The study measures how mu…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Crinetics Pharmaceuticals Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Melatonin may ease sleep and brain fog in liver disease — a trial puts it to the test
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests whether taking melatonin at night can increase REM sleep and improve cognitive function in people with cirrhosis who have a complication called hepatic encephalopathy (HE). Participants take melatonin for one month and a control supplement (thiamine) for an…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could an ALS drug clear the fog of chemo brain?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether riluzole, a drug already used for ALS, can help cancer survivors who struggle with memory, focus, and mental clarity after treatment — a condition called cancer-related cognitive impairment. Researchers will measure changes in a brain protein called BDNF …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of California, Irvine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AR goggles help doctors hit the mark in liver biopsies
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a new augmented reality system called LUMENA that helps doctors guide needles during MRI scans of the liver. Twenty adults having a liver biopsy or tumor ablation will try the device. The goal is to see if it is safe and works well enough to use in most procedure…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 28, 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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Safer pain relief after liver surgery? new block tested against epidural
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two ways to manage pain after open liver surgery: a newer erector spinae plane block (ESPB) and the standard thoracic epidural. Sixty adults having elective open liver resection will be randomly assigned to one method. The goal is to see if ESPB provides simil…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nguyen Toan Thang • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New study tests nerve blocks to ease severe cancer pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two types of nerve blocks—coeliac plexus block and splanchnic nerve block—to see which one reduces pain better in adults with upper abdominal cancer. Forty-four participants will receive one of the procedures and be monitored for pain, opioid use, and quality …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Bangladesh Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New scope procedure vs. surgery: which unblocks the stomach faster?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares a newer, less invasive endoscopic procedure to standard surgery for treating gastric outlet obstruction, a blockage that prevents food from leaving the stomach. The trial will enroll 32 adults with advanced cancers causing this blockage. The main goal is to se…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Northwell Health • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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No-Needle numbing could ease painful belly fluid drains
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a needle-free device called the J-Tip can reduce pain and anxiety during a procedure that drains fluid from the belly (paracentesis) in people with liver cirrhosis. About 110 adults will be randomly assigned to receive numbing medicine either through a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New study: Protein-Rich diet and exercise before surgery may help older cancer patients recover faster
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a high-protein nutrition plan combined with resistance exercises, started weeks before surgery and continued for 24 weeks after, can help older adults with cancer preserve their physical function. The trial enrolls Veterans aged 55 and older with certain …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Can a psoriasis drug tame Immunotherapy's harsh side effects?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests whether brodalumab, a drug used for autoimmune conditions like psoriasis, can safely reduce immune-related side effects caused by cancer immunotherapy. About 11 adults with advanced solid tumors who developed these side effects will receive brodalumab injec…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Brian Henick, MD • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 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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Short bursts of exercise may boost liver health in overweight adults
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether high-intensity interval training (HIIT) can improve liver health in adults aged 18 to 59 who are overweight or have obesity. Thirty participants will either do HIIT for 8 weeks or continue their usual routine. The goal is to see if exercise can reduce …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universidad San Sebastián • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Simple gel may prevent painful side effect of liver cancer drug
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests if applying a topical gel (indomethacin) to the hands before starting sorafenib can prevent or reduce hand-foot skin reactions, a common and painful side effect. About 39 adults with advanced liver cancer will use the gel twice daily for up to 12 weeks. The goal …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 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 02:00 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 02:00 UTC
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Liver biopsies reveal Fat-Busting secrets in alcohol detox
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how the liver processes fat in people with alcohol use disorder who are quitting drinking. Researchers will take two small liver samples—one early in detox and one after four weeks—to compare gene activity. The goal is to understand how the liver clears fat wh…
Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Scientists launch deep dive into rare liver disease PSC
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand what causes primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC), a rare chronic liver disease. About 143 adults with PSC will provide blood, saliva, urine, stool, and tissue samples, plus undergo imaging and procedures like colonoscopy and liver biopsy. No treatmen…
Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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AI may foresee lung complications after liver surgery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to build a digital early-warning system that uses machine learning to predict acute lung injury (ALI) in patients undergoing major liver surgery. By analyzing cardiopulmonary interaction characteristics, the model could help doctors identify at-risk patients early…
Sponsor: Beijing Tsinghua Chang Gung Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Liver clues: a new way to stage heart amyloidosis?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether liver function and blood clotting tests can help doctors better understand and monitor cardiac transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTR-CA), a condition where abnormal protein builds up in the heart. Researchers will compare these tests in people with ATTR-CA a…
Sponsor: University of Messina • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 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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Massive global study tracks Durvalumab's Real-World impact on liver cancers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will follow about 4,490 adults with liver or bile duct cancer who are receiving durvalumab-based treatment as part of their routine care. Researchers want to see how long patients live and how well the treatment works outside of clinical trials. The goal is to gather r…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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No treatment, just samples: new study aims to understand cancer immunity
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood and other biospecimens from adults with cancer to analyze immune-suppressing cells and genetic changes. Up to 1,750 participants will provide samples before and after chemotherapy. The goal is to better understand how cancer affects the immune system, bu…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Small study to uncover how exercise changes Liver's sugar output in diabetes
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how exercise changes the amount of sugar the liver makes in people with type 2 diabetes and fatty liver disease. Researchers will measure liver sugar production during rest and exercise in 12 adults aged 25-55. The goal is to better understand how exercise hel…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: AdventHealth Translational Research Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Liver disease study aims to map recovery and organ failure over 6 months
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will follow 100 adults with chronic liver disease who are hospitalized for sudden worsening of their condition. Researchers will track organ failure, recovery, and whether patients need a liver transplant or die within 6 months. The goal is to better understand how the…
Sponsor: Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, India • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Wheat sensitivity linked to fatty liver? a new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether people with non-celiac wheat sensitivity (NCWS) have a higher chance of having fatty liver or liver scarring. Researchers will compare liver health in people with NCWS to those with irritable bowel syndrome, functional dyspepsia, and celiac disease. Th…
Sponsor: University of Palermo • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Liver health may change how body handles inhaled lung drug
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis phase 1 trial investigates how mild, moderate, and severe liver impairment affects the way the body processes a single inhaled dose of treprostinil palmitil, a drug used for certain lung conditions. The study enrolls about 30 adults with varying levels of liver function and …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Insmed Incorporated • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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HER2 test showdown: which lab method is best for chinese cancer patients?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at tumor samples from 2,100 Chinese patients with lung, gynecologic, bile duct, or bladder cancers. Researchers will compare different HER2 testing methods to see how well they agree with each other. The goal is to improve the accuracy of HER2 testing, which help…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study checks if cancer drug olutasidenib changes how other medicines work
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how the cancer drug olutasidenib affects the way the body processes other medications. Researchers will give 16 adults with IDH1-mutated cancers a mix of test drugs before and during olutasidenib treatment to measure changes in drug levels. The goal is to ensu…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Rigel Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 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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Massive study aims to unlock genetic secrets of pediatric liver tumors
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting genetic and molecular data from up to 1,600 children with liver cancer and their families. Researchers will analyze DNA, gene activity, and immune cells to better understand what drives these rare tumors. The goal is to improve how these cancers are class…
Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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18-Year study to uncover roots of childhood obesity and diabetes
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 1,500 pregnant women and their children for up to 18 years to understand how a mother's health, lifestyle, and environment affect her child's growth and risk for obesity, diabetes, and fatty liver. Mothers attend visits during pregnancy and after birth, while c…
Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists gather tumor samples to unlock new cancer treatments
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects tissue samples from people with solid tumors who are already scheduled for surgery or biopsy at the NIH Clinical Center. Researchers will use the samples to study the biology of cancer and identify new targets for therapy. Up to 1,800 adults and children (age …
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Researchers launch major tissue bank to unlock secrets of mesothelioma
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to collect blood, urine, tumor samples, and health data from up to 1,000 people with malignant mesothelioma or other cancers that express a protein called mesothelin. Participants will be followed over time to track the course of their disease. The goal is to buil…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could immune cells in fat hold the key to Obesity-Related disease?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is investigating how immune cells called macrophages in fat tissue handle fat and influence metabolism. Researchers will compare people with obesity and related metabolic issues to lean individuals, using imaging, blood tests, and tissue biopsies. The goal is to unders…
Sponsor: Bettina Mittendorfer • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Liver function may change how new lung drug works
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how a single dose of the experimental drug BI 1291583 behaves in the blood of people with and without liver problems. The drug is being developed for bronchiectasis, a chronic lung disease. About 32 adults aged 18–80 will take part, divided into groups based o…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Could immune cells in fat hold the key to Obesity-Related diseases?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study investigates how immune cells in fat tissue, called macrophages, handle fats and whether this affects metabolism in people with obesity. Researchers will compare adults with obesity and type 2 diabetes or fatty liver to lean individuals, using imaging, blood tests, and…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Bettina Mittendorfer • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can a simple tool help prevent liver cancer? researchers want to find out
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to create and test an educational tool that teaches people how to prevent liver cancer. About 40 adults who have not been diagnosed with liver cancer will review the materials and share their thoughts. The goal is to make sure the information is clear, helpful, an…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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One probe to rule them all? new liver scanner tested
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new single probe for FibroScan, a device that measures liver stiffness to assess disease. Researchers want to see if one probe can work as well as the current two-probe system. About 309 adults with chronic liver disease will take part across France and Ho…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Echosens • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Muscle quality on MRI may foretell liver transplant success
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study explores whether a new MRI-based muscle assessment score (MAsS) can predict adverse outcomes in people with end-stage liver disease who are candidates for a liver transplant. Researchers will measure muscle fat and volume from standard MRI scans and track hospital stay…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Liver function may change how inavolisib works
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis early-phase study looks at how a single dose of the drug inavolisib behaves in people with moderate or severe liver impairment compared to healthy volunteers. Researchers will measure drug levels in the blood and check for side effects. The goal is to understand if liver pro…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Genentech, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can AI predict who will respond to liver cancer drugs?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will use artificial intelligence to analyze CT scans and medical data from 400 liver cancer patients to predict who will respond to a common drug combination (atezolizumab and bevacizumab). The goal is to create a non-invasive tool that helps doctors choose the best tr…
Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Liver study tests safety of new drugs in patients with liver disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis early-stage study looks at how the liver handles two experimental drugs, AZD9550 and AZD6234, in people with moderate to severe liver problems compared to healthy volunteers. About 28 adults will receive a single injection of one drug. The goal is to see if liver impairment …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 06, 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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Heart scans could flag Who's at risk after liver shunt
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking at whether detailed heart imaging can help predict heart problems in people with liver cirrhosis who undergo a procedure called TIPSS, which creates a shunt to relieve pressure in the liver. Participants will have heart MRIs and echocardiograms before, short…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Stephanie Gräger • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Liver function and drug breakdown: a new study on mirdametinib
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how the drug mirdametinib is absorbed and removed from the body in people with moderate or severe liver problems compared to those with normal liver function. It involves 32 adults and is for research only, not to treat any condition. The goal is to understand…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: SpringWorks Therapeutics, Inc., a healthcare company of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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One dose may not fit all: blood tests could tailor cancer drug dosing
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether measuring the amount of certain targeted cancer drugs in the blood can help find the best dose for each patient. It involves adults with advanced digestive cancers like colorectal, liver, and stomach tumors who are already taking these medications. By …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tracks pregnancy risks for elafibranor users
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows people who took elafibranor shortly before or during pregnancy to see if it affects the baby or mother. Researchers will collect information from medical records and safety reports over about 10 years. No extra tests or treatments are required—only routine care…
Sponsor: Ipsen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive european study aims to redefine success in liver transplants
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting information from 10,000 liver transplant patients across Europe to create a new, up-to-date reference for what good outcomes look like when using machine perfusion (a technique that keeps donated livers healthier before transplant). The goal is to help do…
Sponsor: University Medical Center Groningen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can blood tests reveal how liver and bile duct cancers respond to treatment?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 150 adults with liver or bile duct cancer who are receiving standard treatments like surgery, ablation, or chemotherapy. Researchers will collect repeated blood samples before, during, and after treatment to analyze tumor DNA, immune cells, and proteins. The go…
Sponsor: Region Skane • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 05, 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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Can a sugar test reveal how fatty liver begins in obese adolescents?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to uncover the biological processes that lead to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in obese teenagers. Researchers will measure how the body produces lactate during a sugar-drink test, using a mathematical model to track metabolic changes. Participants are…
Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 01, 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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Artificial intelligence may help decide who gets a liver first
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether artificial intelligence can more accurately predict which patients on the liver transplant waiting list are at highest risk of dying or becoming too sick for surgery. Researchers will follow 630 adults with severe liver disease or liver cancer across five…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI may outsmart current system for liver transplant priority
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis European study is collecting health data from 4,500 adults listed for liver transplantation across 50 centers. The goal is to design and test new AI-based models that predict which patients are most likely to die or become too sick for transplant while waiting. If accurate, …
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can fatty liver in children lead to serious liver disease? a Long-Term study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows children aged 1 to 18 with biopsy-confirmed nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) to track how the condition changes over time. Researchers will monitor for liver-related death, cirrhosis complications, and the need for liver transplants. The goal is to bett…
Sponsor: Humanity and Health Research Centre • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to uncover the impact of itching in liver injury patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study observes 50 adults with drug-induced liver injury to track how common and how long itching lasts. Researchers will compare them to patients with other liver conditions. The goal is to gather data needed for a future clinical trial to treat this distressing symptom.
Sponsor: University of Nottingham • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tracks how a drug combo affects liver function in advanced cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is observing 200 adults with advanced liver cancer who are starting a new treatment with two drugs, tremelimumab and durvalumab. Researchers want to see how long it takes for liver problems to get worse, how patients feel, and how safe the treatment is in everyday medi…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Web tool aims to empower rare cancer patients in genomic choices
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests an expanded web-based decision aid for people with cholangiocarcinoma, colorectal cancer, or multiple myeloma. Participants use the tool to choose which genomic results—such as cancer biomarkers or inherited risks—they want to receive. The goal is to see if the t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 25, 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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Heart scans could uncover silent damage in liver patients awaiting transplant
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis pilot study is testing whether cardiac MRI can detect and track heart muscle scarring in people with cirrhosis who are waiting for a liver transplant. Researchers want to see if inflammation from the liver disease affects the heart, and whether a transplant can reverse that …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Besancon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a two-vein embolization trick turn inoperable liver tumors into operable ones?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis international registry collects medical images and health data from people with liver cancer or liver metastases who received a procedure called combined portal and hepatic vein embolization (PVE/HVE). The procedure blocks two sets of veins in the liver to encourage the heal…
Sponsor: Maastricht University Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Ultrasound quality: experts aim to standardize liver imaging
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study gathers international experts to agree on what makes a high-quality contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) of the liver. Using a Delphi process, they will rate and refine quality indicators. The goal is to create a standardized tool for assessing image quality, improving …
Sponsor: University of Bern • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 23, 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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New study investigates hidden heart risk in liver patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at a heart condition called cirrhotic cardiomyopathy that can affect people with advanced liver disease (cirrhosis). Researchers want to learn how common it is, what increases the risk, and whether bile acids in the blood play a role. About 440 adults with decomp…
Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Liver function may change how D-2570 works in the body
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests how the experimental drug D-2570 moves through the body and whether it is safe in people with liver problems compared to those with healthy livers. Researchers will give a single dose of D-2570 to 24 adults aged 18 to 70 and measure drug levels in the blood over …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: InventisBio Co., Ltd • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can we safely skip a Pre-Transplant bile duct scan? a trial tests the limits of simpler donor checks
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis trial studies whether omitting a routine magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) scan in healthy living liver donors affects the rate of bile duct complications in transplant recipients. About 100 donors aged 18–55 will be randomly assigned to receive or skip the …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, India • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Liver cancer registry aims to uncover new biomarkers from thousands of patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study creates a registry of up to 4000 people with primary liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma or biliary tract cancer) treated at San Raffaele Hospital. Researchers will collect medical records and, for some participants, biological samples to search for new biomarkers t…
Sponsor: IRCCS San Raffaele • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Frailty test could predict who survives liver transplant waiting list
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 5000 adults with advanced liver disease to see how frailty — measured by grip strength, chair stands, and balance — relates to their outcomes before and after a liver transplant. Participants are tested at every clinic visit and for a year after transplant, the…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Giving cancer patients a say in genetic results may boost knowledge and satisfaction
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how letting cancer patients choose which genetic results they receive affects their understanding, expectations, and satisfaction. Adults with certain cancers (cholangiocarcinoma, multiple myeloma, or early-onset colon or rectal cancer) can join. Participants …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hidden liver danger in Cushing's syndrome may reverse after cortisol cure
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how common fatty liver disease is in people with Cushing's syndrome, a rare condition caused by too much cortisol. Using MRI and FibroScan, researchers will measure liver fat at diagnosis and again one year after cortisol levels return to normal. The goal is t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Angers • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Liver function may change how ammoxetine works
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis trial investigates how ammoxetine, a drug given as an enteric-coated tablet, is processed by the body in people with mild or moderate liver impairment compared to those with normal liver function. Participants take a 20 mg dose daily for six days, and researchers measure dru…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: CSPC ZhongQi Pharmaceutical Technology Co., Ltd. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Liver function may affect how Weight-Loss drug petrelintide works
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests how the experimental weight-loss drug petrelintide is processed in people with mild to moderate liver impairment compared to those with healthy livers. Researchers will measure drug levels in the blood after a single injection. The goal is to see if liver problem…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Zealand Pharma • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Doctors’ views on fatty liver: a survey reveals gaps in fibrosis testing
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study surveys physicians in China to understand how they diagnose and manage metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), a common fatty liver condition. It focuses on whether and how doctors assess liver fibrosis, a key indicator of disease severity. Th…
Sponsor: Novo Nordisk A/S • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a navigator help liver cancer patients get better care?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a program where patients with liver cancer meet with a navigator who helps them connect to medical and community resources. The goal is to understand patient needs and improve access to care and research participation. Adults with hepatocellular carcinoma or othe…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for clues to prevent a common complication after pancreatic cancer surgery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at 100 people who have had a Whipple procedure (pancreaticoduodenectomy) for cancers of the pancreas or nearby areas. The goal is to find factors before, during, and after surgery that raise the risk of a pancreatic fistula—a leak of digestive fluid that can caus…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test may guide cancer care without biopsy
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study explores whether a blood test that detects circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) can help doctors personalize treatment for people with five types of advanced cancer: non-small cell lung cancer, gastrointestinal stromal tumors, colorectal cancer, biliary tract cancer, and ovar…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Molecular blueprint may unlock personalized liver cancer therapy
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study investigates why some liver cancers respond to immunotherapy (atezolizumab plus bevacizumab) after surgery while others do not. Researchers will collect detailed molecular data from tumors and blood samples of 30 patients to find biomarkers that predict response, resis…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Centre, Singapore • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Neck artery scan may foretell danger during liver transplants
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study investigates whether measuring the thickness of the carotid artery (a major artery in the neck) before surgery can help predict blood pressure swings and complications during liver transplant operations. Researchers will measure carotid artery thickness using a simple,…
Sponsor: Dicle University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Fatty liver secrets revealed in obesity surgery study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 200 obese Chinese patients undergoing weight-loss surgery to understand how nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) progresses. Researchers will take liver biopsies during surgery and track health markers over time. The goal is to find better ways to predict a…
Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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6,000-Patient study seeks to unlock secrets of bile duct disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will enroll 6,000 people with bile duct widening (choledochal cyst) from 25 hospitals in China. Researchers will track patients over time to better understand the condition, including how it progresses, cancer risks, and the best timing for surgery. The goal is to crea…
Sponsor: Beijing Tsinghua Chang Gung Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 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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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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Fatty liver frailty: do men and women differ?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study aims to see if frailty—a state of increased weakness and vulnerability—differs between men and women with MASLD (fatty liver disease). Researchers will track 140 participants over time using physical tests and questionnaires. No drugs or treatments are be…
Sponsor: Fundació Institut de Recerca de l'Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau • 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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New study aims to understand how ascites affects daily life and muscle health
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 70 adults with refractory ascites (fluid buildup in the belly that doesn't respond to standard treatment) caused by liver disease or cancer. Researchers will use surveys to measure quality of life and CT scans to track muscle loss (sarcopenia) over time. The go…
Sponsor: Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug safety check for liver patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis early-stage study looks at how a new drug, INCB123667, behaves in the bodies of 16 adults with moderate or severe liver disease. Researchers will measure drug levels and watch for side effects. The goal is to gather safety information, not to treat the liver condition.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Incyte Corporation • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New registry aims to unlock secrets of rare Kidney-Liver diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a central database and tissue bank for rare diseases affecting the kidneys and liver, such as ARPKD and Joubert syndrome. Researchers will collect medical information, genetic samples, and tissues from 200 participants to help doctors and scientists better …
Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Common heartburn meds may raise risks for liver patients, new study warns
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether giving proton pump inhibitors (like omeprazole) to people with cirrhosis who have bleeding in the esophagus causes more complications in the hospital. Researchers will randomly assign 60 adults to receive either the drug or no drug after an endoscopic …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Can an arthritis drug also help fatty liver? new study investigates.
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at 20 adults with psoriatic arthritis and fatty liver disease to see if the drug guselkumab can improve liver fat, joint swelling, and skin plaques. Participants will have two visits over 24 weeks to track changes. The goal is to understand shared disease mechani…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, San Diego • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Birth weight linked to liver danger: new study recruits 300
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether people born with a low birth weight have a higher chance of developing non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) as adults. Researchers will compare 250 low-birth-weight adults with 50 normal-birth-weight adults using liver scans and other tests. The g…
Sponsor: Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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300 cirrhosis patients join study to uncover hidden triggers of liver cancer
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting blood, urine, and stool samples from 300 people with cirrhosis to build a biobank. Researchers will later use these samples to understand how factors like nutrition, physical activity, smoking, alcohol, and pollution influence the development of the most …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Angers • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Mapping the immune System's fight against certain cancers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how T cells (a type of immune cell) respond to liver cancer and cancers linked to Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and human papillomavirus (HPV). About 105 participants will give blood and tissue samples once. Researchers will analyze these samples to identify cancer…
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Liver cancer data drive aims to sharpen future treatments
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is gathering information from 800 people with liver cancer to track their diagnosis, treatments, and long-term health. The goal is to create a detailed database that helps doctors see what works best in real-world care. Participants must be 18 or older and treated at T…
Sponsor: Tongji Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Liver disease study aims to unlock secrets of weight loss surgery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study compares people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) to healthy controls to understand how the immune system, metabolism, and gut bacteria differ. Researchers will also track what happens to liver health in NAFLD patients who undergo weight loss surgery. The …
Sponsor: Queen Mary University of London • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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1000 liver cancer patients enrolled in nationwide registry study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThe JADE study is a large registry that will follow 1,000 people with liver or bile duct cancer in Germany. Its goal is to collect information on how these cancers are actually treated in routine care, including treatments, outcomes, and patient quality of life. No experimental d…
Sponsor: iOMEDICO AG • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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New study aims to predict who will benefit from liver cancer immunotherapy
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at ways to personalize treatment for people with liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma). Researchers want to find out which patients are likely to respond to immunotherapy by testing their tumor tissue and blood before treatment starts. The goal is to avoid givi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New ultrasound technique could replace needle biopsy for liver patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a special ultrasound done through an endoscope can measure how well beta-blockers are working in people with cirrhosis and high blood pressure in the liver. Twenty-four participants will get the ultrasound before and after three months of treatment with c…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Thyroid troubles tied to fatty liver? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to see how common fatty liver disease (MASLD) is in people with underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) who do not have diabetes. Researchers will use blood tests, ultrasound, and a special liver scan (FibroScan) to check 200 adults. The goal is to understand if thyr…
Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Calorie cut may unlock Liver's hidden power in diabetes
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how cutting calories affects the way the liver processes amino acids, sugars, and fats in people with type 2 diabetes. Researchers want to see if weight loss helps the liver respond better to a hormone called glucagon. About 20 adults with type 2 diabetes and …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Adrian Vella • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Could personalized antibiotic dosing save lives in liver cirrhosis?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is observing 1,000 people with liver cirrhosis who have bacterial infections and are being treated with β-lactam antibiotics. Researchers want to see how the body processes these drugs and whether personalized dosing could improve survival. The study is observational, …
Sponsor: The Affiliated Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 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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Rare cancer hope: genetic tests may match patients to better treatments
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether genetic testing of tumors and blood can help doctors choose better treatments for people with rare cancers. About 400 adults with rare solid tumors or lymphomas will have their tumors genetically analyzed. A team of experts will review the results an…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: TargetCancer Foundation • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Can a simple blood test predict liver cancer treatment success?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find tiny genetic markers (microRNAs) and blood chemicals that can tell doctors early whether a liver cancer patient will fully respond to heat-based tumor destruction. Researchers will analyze blood and tumor tissue samples from 150 adults with early-stage liv…
Sponsor: IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 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 close gaps in cancer care for black patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is for Black adults newly diagnosed with gastrointestinal cancer. It focuses on ensuring patients receive proper biomarker testing and evidence-based care, helping them find and join clinical trials if they choose, and providing easy-to-understand information about the…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Case Comprehensive Cancer Center • 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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Massive liver cancer registry launches to unlock treatment secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a large database of 2000 people whose cancer has spread to the liver. Researchers will collect information on patients' health, treatments, and outcomes to learn more about the disease and improve future care. No new treatments are being tested; the goal is…
Sponsor: Anhui Provincial Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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7,500 heavy drinkers to be tracked in landmark liver study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 7,500 heavy drinkers over time to learn how alcoholic liver disease develops and worsens. Researchers will use non-invasive tests like ultrasound and blood markers to identify who is at risk for cirrhosis and liver cancer. The goal is to improve screening and e…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Simple blood test could spot silent liver damage early
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a two-step screening method to find advanced liver fibrosis in people who don't yet have symptoms. First, a routine blood test calculates a score called FIB-4. If that score is high, patients get a more specialized non-invasive test. The goal is to see how w…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Grenoble • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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AI could make radiation therapy more precise by tracking tumors in real time
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is developing an AI system that tracks tumors and organs during radiation therapy without needing physical markers. Researchers will use existing patient data to train and test the AI. If it works, it could help doctors target radiation more accurately. The study invol…
Sponsor: University of Sydney • 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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New study tests if software can spot dye in liver tumors during radiation
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at images from 50 liver cancer patients who received a special dye (contrast agent) during a procedure before radiation therapy. Researchers want to see if a software program (KIM) can detect that dye in the images to better track the tumor during treatment. The …
Sponsor: University of Sydney • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Austrian PBC registry aims to unlock secrets of rare liver disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is a registry that will follow 500 people with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) in Austria. Researchers will collect medical data and optional blood or liver samples to learn how the disease progresses and what complications arise. No new treatment is being tested; th…
Sponsor: Medical University of Vienna • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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4,500 healthy adults tracked to uncover hidden disease risks
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find early warning signs for major chronic diseases like stroke, heart disease, and cancer by following 4,500 healthy adults aged 30-80 in Lishui. Participants will receive regular check-ups and long-term monitoring. The goal is to improve prevention and care a…
Sponsor: The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University & Lishui Central Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Scientists dig into fat tissue to unlock secrets of obesity surgery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at genetic and chemical markers in fat tissue from 500 people with severe obesity who are having weight-loss surgery. Researchers collect a small amount of belly fat during the operation and take blood samples afterward. The goal is to understand why some patient…
Sponsor: University of California, Davis • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 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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Baby jaundice may leave lasting marks on teeth, new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how common tooth staining is in children who had very high bilirubin levels (jaundice) early in life. Researchers will check 120 children with certain liver conditions to see if their teeth are discolored and whether that affects their daily life. The goal is …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Toulouse • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Can we predict diabetes after a liver transplant?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 60 adults with cirrhosis who are waiting for a liver transplant but do not have diabetes. Researchers want to see if tests like glucose monitoring, oral glucose tolerance tests, and wrist activity trackers can predict who will develop diabetes after the transpl…
Sponsor: University of Chicago • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Liver transplant babies tracked for growth secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 275 infants who received a liver transplant to see how they grow over time. Researchers want to understand growth patterns and find ways to improve care. The study is observational, meaning no new treatment is being tested.
Sponsor: RenJi Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New study aims to unlock mysteries of rare sun allergy disorders
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study is gathering information on how erythropoietic protoporphyria (EPP) and X-linked porphyria (XLP) affect people aged 12 and older. Over 6 months, researchers will track symptoms, light exposure, and blood levels of protoporphyrin IX (PPIX) in 50 participan…
Sponsor: Portal Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New MRI technique could sharpen cancer radiation targeting
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new imaging method called 4D-MRI that creates 3D movies of the lungs and liver as a person breathes. The goal is to help doctors better track tumor movement during radiation therapy, making treatment more precise. Researchers will test this in healthy volu…
Sponsor: University of Virginia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Tiny trial tests if diet can undo fatty liver in Low-Birth-Weight adults
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a 4-week low-calorie diet can reverse fatty liver disease in people who were born with low birth weight. Researchers will compare them to people born at normal weight, using MRI scans to measure liver fat before and after the diet. Only 8 participants …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Researchers launch Largest-Ever natural history study for rare GSD types
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting medical information from 400 people with Glycogen Storage Disease Type VI or Type IX to learn how these rare liver conditions progress over time. Researchers will review patient records from clinic visits to track disease changes, genetic types, and lab r…
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Hidden liver risk in kids with celiac disease?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how often children with celiac disease also have fatty liver disease, and whether a gluten-free diet helps. Researchers will review medical records of 91 children to track changes before and after starting the diet. The goal is to better understand the link be…
Sponsor: University of Palermo • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Tailored diet after pancreatic surgery may speed healing
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether personalized nutrition plans can improve recovery after Whipple surgery for pancreatic, bile duct, or ampullary cancers. Twenty patients in Pakistan will receive tailored meals and supplements before and after surgery, and be followed for 6 months. Resear…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore - Pakistan • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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2000-Patient study tracks liver shunt outcomes
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 2000 people with severe liver-related high blood pressure who receive a TIPS procedure, which creates a bypass in the liver. Researchers will track survival, need for liver transplant, and complications like confusion or liver failure over 12 months. The goal i…
Sponsor: University Hospital Freiburg • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Liver disease muscle mystery: new study aims to uncover hidden weakness
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how common muscle loss and weakness are in people with liver cirrhosis, and how malnutrition plays a role. Researchers will use ultrasound to measure muscle size and a grip test to check strength. The goal is to better understand the problem and its impact on …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Antwerp • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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500 patient records reviewed to understand Kidney-Liver syndrome outcomes
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study reviews medical records of 500 adults hospitalized with hepatorenal syndrome (HRS), a serious kidney problem linked to liver disease. Researchers aim to understand death rates, complications, and costs associated with HRS. No new treatments are given; the goal is to le…
Sponsor: Methodist Health System • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Can a simple blood test predict cancer return? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood, urine, and bone marrow samples from 620 people with solid cancers like lung, colorectal, and pancreatic cancer. Researchers will look for tumor cells and DNA in these samples to understand how cancer spreads and why it sometimes comes back after surgery…
Sponsor: University of Missouri-Columbia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 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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Decades after transplant: does excess iron harm the liver?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 500 adults who received a stem cell transplant at least 10 years ago to see if iron buildup in the body raises the risk of liver problems. Researchers will use blood tests and a special liver scan (FibroScan) to check for damage. The goal is to understand wheth…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 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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New model could predict deadly liver failure after surgery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether the amount of healthy liver removed during surgery can predict liver failure afterward. Researchers will create a risk model based on 1,600 patients who had liver surgery for cancer. The goal is to help doctors identify high-risk patients before surger…
Sponsor: National Natural Science Foundation of China • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 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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How does childhood bile duct surgery affect future health?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 100 children who had bile duct reconstruction surgery to see how their liver, metabolism, and immune system change as they grow. Researchers want to understand if these changes raise the risk for adult diseases like diabetes, heart disease, or liver cirrhosis. …
Sponsor: Wuhan Children's Hospital • 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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Scientists hunt for clues to stop wasting in cancer
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand why many cancer patients lose muscle and fat (cachexia), a condition that worsens their health. Researchers will use advanced techniques to analyze samples from 1000 adults with certain cancers. The goal is to find early warning signs and new targets…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: China Medical University, China • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC