CHRONIC LIVER DISEASE

This study tests whether copper supplements can improve liver function and safety in people with cirrhosis who have low copper levels. Researchers will give 30 participants either copper or a placebo and measure changes in blood copper levels and other health markers. The goal is…

This Phase 3 trial tests a drug called LAENNEC, made from human placenta, in people with chronic liver disease. It compares giving the drug as an intravenous drip versus a standard shot under the skin. The main goal is to see if the IV form lowers liver enzyme levels more effecti…

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 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 compares adding a quick MRI scan (fast-MRI) to standard ultrasound every six months for detecting early-stage liver cancer in people with cirrhosis who are at high risk. About 944 participants will be randomly assigned to either ultrasound alone or ultrasound plus fast…

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 tracks 100 adults with chronic liver disease who are receiving a liver transplant. Researchers will measure their bone mineral density before surgery and again at 3 and 6 months after, using a special X-ray scan called DEXA. The goal is to understand how bone health ch…

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 looks at whether repeated doses of a gadolinium-based contrast agent (a dye used in MRI scans) affect motor and cognitive functions in healthy adults. About 2076 participants will receive annual imaging and undergo tests over 5 years. The goal is to compare changes in …

This study looks at how liver transplantation impacts sexual function and quality of life in 100 married men with chronic liver disease. Researchers will use questionnaires to measure sexual dysfunction before and after transplant. The goal is to better understand recovery and im…

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 …