Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis

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

This study 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 …

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

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

This 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…

This 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…

This 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 …

This study tests whether resmetirom, a daily pill, can reduce liver fat in people who have had a liver transplant and developed MASH (a type of fatty liver disease). About 120 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either resmetirom or a placebo for 28 weeks. The main …

This phase 3 trial tests efruxifermin, a weekly injection, in 2,150 adults with liver scarring (cirrhosis) caused by NASH/MASH, a type of fatty liver disease. Half get the drug, half get a placebo. The goal is to see if efruxifermin can prevent serious liver events like liver fai…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This study tests whether a drug called chiglitazar, combined with anti-inflammatory and liver-protecting therapies, can improve liver health in people who have both MASH (a severe fatty liver disease) and type 2 diabetes. About 300 adults will receive either the drug combo or a p…

This 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…

This study tests whether a low dose of digoxin, a drug normally used for heart problems, can help people with a severe type of fatty liver disease called NASH (also known as MASH). The trial will involve 144 adults with biopsy-confirmed NASH and liver scarring. Participants will …

This study tests an experimental drug called CS060380, taken with the weight-loss drug semaglutide, in adults with both fatty liver disease (MASH) and obesity. About 120 participants will be randomly assigned to get either CS060380 or a placebo for 36 weeks, then everyone gets CS…

This study tests an investigational drug called TGM-312-SC01, given as a shot, for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), a serious liver condition. It first checks safety and drug levels in healthy adults, then in people with MASH. The trial is currently recrui…

This Phase 2 trial tests a drug called ALN-HSD, which uses gene silencing to target liver scarring in people with MASH, a fatty liver disease that can lead to cirrhosis. The study enrolls 120 adults with genetic risk factors and moderate-to-severe liver fibrosis. Researchers will…

This study tests a new drug called HU6 for people with MASH, a serious fatty liver disease. About 180 adults aged 30 and older will receive either HU6 or a placebo to see if the drug safely reduces liver fat. The trial lasts 26 weeks and focuses on safety and how well the drug wo…

This study tests an experimental drug called ALN-CIDEB in adults with fatty liver conditions (MASLD or MASH). The main goal is to check safety and tolerability, and also to see if the drug can reduce liver fat. About 132 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo. Thi…

This study tests if weight-loss surgery is better than standard medical treatment for making nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) with advanced liver scarring disappear without making the scarring worse. It involves 100 obese adults with NASH and significant liver fibrosis. Partic…

This phase 3 trial tests a drug called efimosfermin alfa in 1250 adults with MASH (a fatty liver disease) and moderate liver scarring. The main goal is to check safety and side effects. Participants will receive either the drug or a placebo, and researchers will monitor liver hea…

This Phase 3 trial tests whether efimosfermin alfa can improve liver scarring and reduce inflammation in people with MASH (a type of fatty liver disease). About 1,200 adults with moderate-to-severe liver fibrosis will receive the drug or a placebo for 52 weeks. The goal is to see…

This study tests whether a machine that keeps donated livers working outside the body can help doctors safely use livers that were previously considered too risky for transplant. About 186 adults on the liver transplant waiting list will be randomly assigned to either receive a s…

This early-stage trial tests an experimental drug called NNC0581-0001 in 48 adults with fatty liver and suspected liver inflammation. Participants receive three monthly injections of either the drug or a placebo. The main goal is to check safety and how the drug moves through the…

This study tests whether a daily nutritional supplement containing resveratrol, quercetin, taurine, inulin, and whey protein can improve liver function and quality of life in adults with liver disease from chronic hepatitis C. Over 12 weeks, 26 participants will take either the s…

This study tests whether a daily injection of tesamorelin can safely reduce liver fat in adults with metabolic fatty liver disease (MASLD). About 120 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo for 52 weeks, along with lifestyle advice. The main goal is to measure chan…

This study tests a new tablet called CS060380 for adults with non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), a serious fatty liver disease. About 120 participants will take either the drug or a placebo daily for 12 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in liver fat using MRI and track a…

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

This early-stage study tests a drug called miricorilant in 8 people with MASH, a type of fatty liver disease linked to metabolism. The goal is to see if the drug can lower the amount of new fat the liver makes and reduce overall liver fat after 6 weeks. Participants must have cer…

This 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…

This phase 2 trial tests a drug called efimosfermin alfa in 42 adults with liver scarring (cirrhosis) caused by fatty liver disease (MASH). Participants receive either the drug or a placebo as a shot under the skin. The main goal is to check safety and how the drug moves through …

This study tests resmiterom, the first FDA-approved drug for MASH (a type of fatty liver disease), in 165 Pakistani patients. Researchers will check how safe it is and whether it improves liver health using non-invasive scans. The goal is to see if the drug works well in this spe…

This Phase 3 trial tests whether hydroxychloroquine, a drug used for malaria and autoimmune diseases, can improve nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), a type of fatty liver with inflammation. 210 adults with confirmed fatty liver and elevated liver enzymes will take either 200 mg…

This study tests a new medicine, IBI362, in 165 adults with MASH, a serious fatty liver disease that can lead to scarring. Participants will receive either a low dose, high dose, or a placebo for 60 weeks. The main goal is to see if the drug can improve liver health without makin…

This study tests a new drug called UBT251, given as a weekly injection, for people with MASH (a serious fatty liver disease with scarring). 156 adults will be randomly assigned to receive one of three doses of UBT251 or a placebo for 48 weeks. The main goal is to see if the drug …

This early-stage trial is testing whether giving a mix of healthy gut bacteria (from donors) to people hospitalized with serious liver disease is safe and tolerable. The study involves 24 adults with liver failure or cirrhosis who have low levels of certain gut metabolites. Resea…

This study aims to find the most effective amount of exercise to reduce liver fat in people with NASH, a serious liver disease. Researchers will compare different exercise doses in 45 sedentary adults aged 18-69 with NASH and early-stage liver scarring. The goal is to provide cle…

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

This study tests a drug called ADI-PEG 20 against a placebo in 60 adults with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), a type of fatty liver disease. Participants receive injections over 24 weeks, and doctors measure changes in liver fat using MRI. The goal is to see if the drug can …

This study aims to create a simple blood test to find liver cancer at an early, more treatable stage. Researchers will analyze genetic material in the blood of 600 adults, including those with liver cancer, chronic liver disease, and healthy volunteers. The goal is to improve ear…

This study 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…

This study is collecting blood samples from 575 adults with fatty liver disease to find new, noninvasive tests that can detect liver scarring (fibrosis). Currently, doctors rely on a painful liver biopsy to check for scarring, but this research aims to replace that with a simple …

This early-stage study tests a new imaging agent called 18F-4FN for PET scans to safely detect inflammation in the body. It involves 55 adults with cancer who are on immunotherapy or have suspected inflammation. The goal is to see if this agent can highlight areas of inflammation…

This study is testing a new, non-invasive MRI scan (called cT1) to see if it can accurately diagnose NASH, a serious liver disease. Currently, doctors need to take a small sample of liver tissue with a needle (biopsy) to confirm the diagnosis. The study will compare the MRI resul…

This study tests a new endoscopic ultrasound method (EUS-SWQ) to measure liver stiffness and diagnose liver fibrosis (scarring) in people with chronic liver disease. Researchers will compare EUS-SWQ results with standard liver biopsy and FibroScan in 65 adults. The goal is to see…

This study is 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…

This study is testing a new, non-invasive ultrasound device called the Hepatoscope to screen for liver scarring (fibrosis) and fatty liver in people at risk. Researchers will enroll 200 patients with risk factors like diabetes or elevated liver enzymes. Those with high stiffness …

This study tests whether a special ultrasound done during an endoscopy can accurately detect liver scarring in people with obesity and suspected non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Researchers will compare this new method to standard tests and liver biopsy in 150 adults. The proce…

This study is testing whether measuring spleen stiffness with a special ultrasound probe can detect advanced liver scarring in people with metabolic fatty liver disease (MASLD). Researchers will follow 500 adults for up to several years to see if the test predicts serious liver p…

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

This pilot study is testing a new Thermoacoustic Enhanced Ultrasound device to measure fat in the liver. Researchers will compare the device's readings to the gold-standard MRI measurement in 49 adults with fatty liver disease. The goal is to develop a more accessible and afforda…

This study is testing whether special ultrasound scans can accurately detect liver damage in children without needing a needle biopsy. Researchers will compare these scans to standard biopsy results in 550 children with various liver conditions. If the scans prove reliable, they …

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

This study is testing a blood test called hepatomiR to see if it can predict when people with chronic liver disease will develop serious complications like fluid buildup in the belly, bleeding from the esophagus, or confusion from liver failure. Researchers will follow 156 outpat…

This study 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 …

This study at the National Institutes of Health is looking at 1,000 adults with known or suspected hormone gland (endocrine) disorders. The goal is to better understand these conditions and help train doctors. Participants may receive tests, treatments, or surgery as part of thei…

This study enrolls up to 15,000 children with known or suspected endocrine or metabolic disorders, along with their family members. Researchers will collect medical records, blood, saliva, and other samples to identify genetic changes linked to these conditions. The goal is to be…

This study looks at how the drug mirdametinib is absorbed and removed from the body in people with moderate or severe liver problems compared to those with normal liver function. It involves 32 adults and is for research only, not to treat any condition. The goal is to understand…

This study looks at how gut bacteria produce certain chemicals that might worsen fatty liver disease (MASLD). Researchers will collect stool, blood, and urine samples from 24 people with the condition and healthy volunteers. They aim to identify which bacteria are responsible for…

This 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…

This 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…

This study aims to collect medical data and biological samples (blood, urine, stool, and tissue) from up to 4,000 adults with known or suspected gastrointestinal diseases. Participants receive standard medical care at the NIH, and any extra samples or leftover tissue from procedu…

This early-stage study looks at how a new drug, INCB123667, behaves in the bodies of 16 adults with moderate or severe liver disease. Researchers will measure drug levels and watch for side effects. The goal is to gather safety information, not to treat the liver condition.

This study looks at whether new MRI techniques can spot NASH, the serious form of fatty liver disease, without needing a liver biopsy. Researchers will scan 110 adults who already need a biopsy to see if the MRI can match the biopsy results. If successful, it could lead to a safe…

This early-stage study is testing how the drug BMS-986435 behaves in the body and whether it is safe for people with mild to moderate liver problems compared to those with healthy livers. 24 adults will receive a single dose, and researchers will measure drug levels and monitor f…

This early-phase study looks at how a single dose of the drug inavolisib behaves in people with moderate or severe liver impairment compared to healthy volunteers. Researchers will measure drug levels in the blood and check for side effects. The goal is to understand if liver pro…

This study looks at how a single dose of the experimental drug BI 1291583 behaves in the blood of people with and without liver problems. The drug is being developed for bronchiectasis, a chronic lung disease. About 32 adults aged 18–80 will take part, divided into groups based o…

This early-stage study tests a single dose of an experimental drug called efimosfermin alfa in 32 adults with fatty liver disease and varying degrees of liver damage. The goal is to see how the drug moves through the body and whether it is safe. Participants must have liver cirrh…

This early-stage study is testing a single dose of the drug eloralintide in 36 people with different levels of liver function—from healthy to severely impaired. Researchers want to see how the body absorbs and processes the drug and whether it causes side effects. The goal is to …

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

This early-stage study looks at how the liver handles two experimental drugs, AZD9550 and AZD6234, in people with moderate to severe liver problems compared to healthy volunteers. About 28 adults will receive a single injection of one drug. The goal is to see if liver impairment …

This study will follow 20,000 elderly people with fatty liver disease to learn what factors affect their health. Researchers will look at lifestyle, genetics, and environment to understand how the disease progresses. The goal is to create better risk assessment tools and preventi…

This 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…

This early-stage study by Pfizer looks at how different levels of liver function affect the processing of a new drug called PF-07328948. About 26 adults with and without liver impairment will take a single tablet and stay at the clinic for 6 days for monitoring and blood tests. T…

This early-stage study is recruiting 44 adults aged 18 to 80, including both healthy people and those with liver problems. All participants will take a single tablet of the drug BI 3000202. Researchers will measure how the drug moves through the body and check for side effects ov…

This study enrolls adults with known or suspected endocrine (hormone gland) disorders, such as diabetes or thyroid disease, to help researchers learn more about these conditions. Participants will undergo medical exams, blood and imaging tests, and possibly genetic testing. The m…

This study is not testing a new drug or treatment. Instead, researchers want to make sure their lab tests and equipment give accurate and repeatable results when studying conditions like obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and bone loss. Up to 100 healthy volunteers and people with…

This early-stage study is testing how the drug radiprodil behaves in people with mild, moderate, or severe liver problems compared to healthy adults. About 40 participants will receive a single dose and be monitored for about a week. The goal is to see if liver impairment affects…

This study is looking for new blood markers that could show how much scarring (fibrosis) is in the liver of people with chronic liver disease. Researchers will compare these markers to current tests like FibroScan and liver biopsy. The goal is to find a more accurate and less inv…

This early-stage study 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 (…

This early-stage study is testing an investigational drug called PF-08653944 in 26 adults, some with healthy livers and others with mild to severe liver impairment. Researchers want to see how liver function affects the way the body processes the drug and whether it is safe. Part…

This study 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.…

This 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 …

This 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.

This study looks at how the body handles a single dose of the drug vepdegestrant in people with moderate to severe liver problems compared to healthy people. About 24 adults (ages 18-70) will take one pill and stay at the clinic for 11 days. The goal is to see if liver function a…

This study follows 240 adults with NASH-related cirrhosis to find better ways to detect early signs of liver failure, such as internal bleeding, fluid buildup, or confusion. Researchers will track health records and exams over time to improve monitoring. The goal is to understand…

This study will follow 1,200 liver transplant patients in France to understand why some people bleed heavily during surgery while others don't. Researchers will use advanced methods like machine learning to build better prediction tools. The goal is to help doctors manage bleedin…

This study is testing a tool called B-COMPASS that uses a 22-question survey to predict whether people will follow their prescribed treatments. Researchers will enroll 3100 adults with cardiovascular, endocrine, immune, nerve, cancer, or rare diseases across Europe. The goal is t…

This pilot study is measuring prednisolone levels in 120 people with inflammatory diseases like thyroid eye disease, vasculitis, COPD, asthma, and others. Participants take high-dose prednisolone as part of their routine care, and researchers take timed blood samples to see how t…

This study looks at the gut bacteria of 3000 adults with chronic liver diseases like autoimmune hepatitis and fatty liver. Researchers want to find specific bacteria linked to each disease to better understand how the gut and liver interact. This is an observational study, not a …

This study is re-examining 1,400 adults in Stockholm to find early signs and risk factors for heart, lung, and liver diseases. Participants will get advanced scans, blood tests, and questionnaires. The goal is to better understand how these diseases develop and how to predict the…

This study looks at the genes in colon polyps from people with MASH (a type of fatty liver disease) compared to those without fatty liver. Researchers want to find specific gene patterns that might signal higher risk. About 100 adults already scheduled for polyp removal will dona…

This early-stage study is testing a single dose of an experimental drug called EDG-7500 in 32 adults. Some have mild or moderate liver problems, while others have normal liver function. Researchers want to see how the drug moves through the body and if it is safe in people with d…

This study looks at how the drug MK-1084 (calderasib) moves through the body in people with and without liver problems. Researchers will measure drug levels in the blood and check for side effects. About 58 adults will take a single dose and be monitored. The goal is to understan…

This study is creating a digital tool to help teenagers and young adults (ages 14-20) who have had or are waiting for a liver transplant as they move from pediatric to adult care. The tool helps patients and doctors track medication use and well-being from home, reducing hospital…

This study looks at 320 adults who are about to start strong immune-suppressing therapy and have already had at least two COVID-19 shots. Researchers want to find out if giving a COVID-19 booster right before starting therapy or waiting six months provides better protection. Part…

This study collects blood and tissue samples from 800 people with chronic liver disease or liver cancer. Researchers will use these samples to create lab models, such as cell clusters and mouse tumors, to study these diseases and test new treatments. The goal is to improve unders…

This study is testing a new single probe for FibroScan, a device that measures liver stiffness to assess disease. Researchers want to see if one probe can work as well as the current two-probe system. About 309 adults with chronic liver disease will take part across France and Ho…

This study is testing whether a simple neck ultrasound can predict dangerous drops in blood pressure after anesthesia in adults with chronic liver disease. Researchers will measure blood flow in the carotid artery before and after anesthesia in 35 patients. If the method works, i…

This study from Mayo Clinic looks at how inflammation in fat tissue may affect the liver in people with severe obesity. Researchers will measure liver stiffness and fat tissue markers in 60 adults before they have weight-loss surgery. The goal is to better understand why some peo…

This study looks at how mild and moderate liver problems change the way the body handles a single dose of the drug tasurgratinib. Researchers will compare 18 people with stable liver impairment to healthy volunteers matched by age, weight, race, and gender. The goal is to underst…

This early-stage study tests a new drug called ECC4703, being developed for a serious fatty liver condition (MASH). Researchers want to see how taking the drug with or without food changes the amount that gets into the blood. 72 healthy adults will receive a single dose of the dr…

This study looks at whether a special MRI scan that measures muscle health and frailty can predict death or the need for a liver transplant in people with liver disease. Researchers will follow 1,200 patients who are already getting an MRI for routine care. The goal is to see if …

This study looks at how common non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and its more serious form, NASH, are in Olmsted County, Minnesota. Researchers will follow 800 adults over time to better diagnose these conditions and see how they affect long-term health, including risks f…

This study looks at how tiny communication points inside liver cells (called MAMs) change in people with a fatty liver disease called MASH. Researchers will collect liver and blood samples from 20 adults having weight-loss surgery. The goal is to understand what goes wrong in the…

This early-stage study is testing how the drug TS-172 behaves in the bodies of people with mild or moderate liver impairment. Researchers will measure drug levels in the blood to see if liver function affects how the drug is processed. The study involves 24 Japanese adults and is…

This study tracks 1,000 patients undergoing major liver, pancreas, or bile duct surgery to see if the time it takes for their albumin levels to return to normal can predict complications and length of hospital stay. Albumin is a protein that drops after surgery due to inflammatio…

This study looks at how the body handles a single dose of the cancer drug olverembatinib in people with normal vs. impaired liver function. Researchers will measure drug levels and safety in 48 adults. The goal is to understand if liver problems require dose adjustments.

This study looks at how a drug called LY3537031 moves through the body in people with mild, moderate, or severe liver problems compared to healthy volunteers. About 32 adults will receive a single injection under the skin. The goal is to understand how liver function affects drug…

This study collects blood and urine samples from 500 people with alcoholic liver disease, heavy drinkers without liver disease, and healthy non-drinkers. The goal is to create a biorepository that researchers can use to study biomarkers and improve understanding of the disease. P…

This study looks at how certain genes increase the risk of liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma) in people with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Researchers will follow 500 adults aged 45-75 with NAFLD to understand how genetic factors and lifestyle interact. The goal …

This study uses tiny, lab-grown liver models (organoids) made from patient cells to understand how a specific gene variant (I148M of PNPLA3) contributes to non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), a serious fatty liver disease. Researchers will expose these mini-livers to fatty acid…

This study looks at the social and economic challenges faced by people with chronic liver disease, like trouble paying for food or housing. Researchers will survey 400 patients and their doctors at Indiana University Health to find out what needs are most common and how patients …

This is the first time BAR502, an experimental drug for NASH (a serious liver condition), is being tested in humans. The study involves 52 healthy adults to check the drug's safety, tolerability, and how the body processes it. Participants receive either a single dose or multiple…

This study interviews 25 people with MASH (a fatty liver disease linked to metabolism) to learn about their expectations, attitudes, and unmet needs before and after joining a special heart-liver program. Participants will have two private interviews. The goal is to improve care …

This study looks at medical records from 15,000 people to see how chronic liver diseases (like hepatitis, fatty liver, and cirrhosis) are linked to other health problems. Researchers will track new cases of liver cancer and complications over time. The goal is to better understan…

This study looks at the immune cells inside the liver of people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). The goal is to find differences between those with simple fatty liver and those with the more serious form, NASH, which can lead to cirrhosis and liver cancer. Research…