Liver failure

This study tests whether two drugs that calm the immune system—high-dose steroids or anti-thymocyte globulin—can help children with sudden, severe liver failure survive without needing a liver transplant. About 163 children aged 1 to 17 will be randomly assigned to receive one of…

This study gives continued access to a device that preserves donated livers before transplant. It includes 120 adults on the transplant waiting list. The goal is to collect safety data and check for early signs of liver problems after surgery.

This early-phase study tests the safety and best dose of a drug called veliparib when given with two chemotherapy drugs (carboplatin and paclitaxel) in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or can't be removed. It includes patients who also have liver or kidney probl…

This study tests whether technology and caregiver support can help liver transplant recipients take their medications correctly. Researchers will enroll 360 adults who received a liver transplant within the past 3 months. Participants will use a system called Way to Health, which…

This study tests a personalized cell therapy called QEL-001 in 33 liver transplant recipients. The therapy uses a patient's own cells, modified to train the immune system to accept the donated liver. The goal is to see if it is safe and allows patients to stop taking anti-rejecti…

This study tests whether a personalized addiction monitoring program helps liver transplant patients avoid serious alcohol relapse one year after surgery. Researchers will follow 64 adults who are being evaluated for a liver transplant at a French hospital. The program includes m…

This trial investigates whether adding secretin—a hormone that helps produce bicarbonate—during machine perfusion of donor livers can restore the protective 'bicarbonate umbrella' in bile ducts. Researchers will treat up to 20 donor livers with secretin while they are kept on a m…

This study is a registry that collects information from up to 5,000 people who received a liver transplant after the donated liver was treated with the VitaSmart HOPE system. The device keeps the liver cool and oxygenated before transplant. The goal is to see how well the device …

This study was designed to see if a new concentrated fibrinogen product works better than the standard one for controlling bleeding in liver transplant patients. It planned to enroll adults having a cadaveric liver transplant who were at risk for low fibrinogen levels. However, t…

This early-phase trial tests whether infusing specially grown donor-specific regulatory T cells (Tregs) can allow liver transplant recipients to safely reduce or stop their anti-rejection medications. Nine participants will receive a single dose of these cells and be monitored fo…

This early-phase trial tests whether injecting special liver-like cells into the abdominal muscle can help prevent or treat Small-for-Size syndrome, a serious complication that can occur after partial liver surgery. The study involves 12 patients and focuses mainly on safety, che…

This early-phase trial tests whether a gene-edited pig liver, used outside the body like a dialysis machine, can temporarily support liver function in one person with severe liver failure. The goal is to keep the patient stable until a human liver transplant becomes available. Pa…

This early-phase trial tests a single injection of HCL001 cells in 39 people with decompensated cirrhosis, a severe form of liver disease. The study aims to check safety and see if the treatment can improve liver function. Participants receive one of three dose levels, and resear…

This study tests whether a drug called Angiotensin II can help control blood pressure during liver transplant surgery, reducing the need for other strong blood pressure medicines. It involves 50 adults with severe liver disease who are receiving a liver from a deceased donor. The…

This phase 2 trial tests whether a natural vitamin E supplement called tocotrienol can slow the worsening of end-stage liver disease. Seventy adults with stable but advanced liver disease (MELD score 8–17) will take either tocotrienol or a placebo twice daily for three years. The…

This study tests a hospital program to avoid giving NSAIDs or metamizole to people with advanced chronic liver disease who need major surgery. These painkillers are risky for them because they can cause kidney damage, fluid buildup, or bleeding. The program will track how often t…

This study tests whether taking branched-chain amino acid (BCAA) supplements twice daily for 12 weeks can improve muscle thickness and nutrition in people with decompensated cirrhosis and ascites (fluid in the belly). Thirty adults with low albumin levels will receive the supplem…

This study tests whether giving a drug called angiotensin 2 during liver transplant surgery can prevent acute kidney injury, a common and serious complication. About 30 adults with end-stage liver disease will be randomly assigned to receive either the drug plus standard care or …

This study tests whether the drug dexmedetomidine, given during liver transplant surgery, can protect the new liver and other organs from injury. Sixty adults receiving a living-donor liver transplant will be randomly assigned to receive either the drug or a placebo. The goal is …

This study tests a home monitoring program called LiverWatch for people with advanced liver disease (cirrhosis). Participants get a Fitbit, personalized nutrition advice, and weekly check-ins to boost activity and manage symptoms. The goal is to see if this approach improves qual…

This study looks at how the immune system's T cells respond to two common herpesviruses—cytomegalovirus (CMV) and varicella-zoster virus (VZV)—in people who have had a liver transplant. Because transplant recipients take drugs that suppress their immune system to prevent organ re…

This study aims to find biological markers in blood, urine, stool, and breath that can predict how patients with acute liver injury or failure will fare. Researchers will collect samples daily for up to seven days from 200 participants, and a small group will also undergo MRI sca…

This study looks at why people who have had an organ transplant are more likely to get cancer. Researchers will combine existing health records from over 85,000 transplant patients in England to track cancer cases and deaths. The goal is to better understand risks and improve car…

This pilot study compares two approaches to giving fluids during liver transplant surgery: a restrictive strategy that removes some blood early and returns it later, versus a liberal strategy that keeps blood flow high. The goal is to see if a larger study is possible by checking…

This study looks at 300 patients with advanced liver scarring (cirrhosis) caused by hepatitis B or alcohol who have shown signs of getting better. Researchers want to understand what predicts this improvement and how long it lasts. The goal is to create clearer guidelines for whe…

This study follows up to 90 children and young adults with mitochondrial liver diseases to learn how these conditions progress over time. Researchers will collect medical data and samples to better understand the diseases and find markers that predict outcomes. The goal is to imp…

This study looks at 2000 patients with acute-on-chronic liver failure caused by hepatitis B. Researchers will collect blood samples and medical data to build a model that predicts survival and complications at different time points. The goal is to give doctors a better way to est…

This study compares two non-invasive methods for monitoring brain blood flow during liver transplant surgery: carotid Doppler ultrasound and near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS). The goal is to see if the simpler, cheaper ultrasound can replace the more expensive NIRS. The study inv…

This study tests whether an educational video can help adults with serious cancer understand and use palliative care. 172 participants will either receive standard care plus brochures, or standard care plus a tailored video and extra materials. Researchers will track knowledge, a…

This study was designed to observe how patients with hereditary tyrosinemia type 1 (HT-1) in China respond to nitisinone treatment in everyday medical practice. It planned to track serious health events like liver problems or death. However, the study was withdrawn before enrolli…

This study follows 300 patients with severe alcoholic hepatitis who receive early liver transplants, before the usual 6-month sobriety period. Researchers will track how many survive one year after transplant and how many return to drinking. The goal is to better understand the r…

This study was planned to learn how certain rare genetic mutations disrupt protein production and cause severe diseases affecting the lungs, liver, brain, and digestion. Researchers would have used cells from patients to measure protein levels and stress responses. However, the s…