LIVER DISEASES

This study tested a new patch called GATT-Patch to see if it stops bleeding during open liver surgery better than the current patch, TachoSil. 132 adults having planned liver surgery took part. The main goal was to see if bleeding stopped within 3 minutes and did not restart.

This trial tested a new device called GATT-Patch, a flexible, resorbable patch that helps stop bleeding during minimally invasive (keyhole) liver and gallbladder surgeries. 53 adults were randomly assigned to receive either GATT-Patch or a standard surgical patch. The main goal w…

This study is testing a portable, non-invasive breath analyzer that measures tiny particles in exhaled breath to screen for conditions like type 2 diabetes, liver disease, kidney disease, and lung disease. Researchers will enroll healthy volunteers and people with known diagnoses…

This study by Mayo Clinic tested whether analyzing chemicals in a person's breath could help diagnose or predict the course of liver disease, liver cancer, and COVID-19. Researchers collected breath samples from 46 participants and looked for unique patterns of volatile organic c…

This study tested how well a special MRI scan called LiverMultiScan can measure liver fat, iron, and scarring. 61 adults with various liver diseases had up to 6 scans on different machines. The goal was to see if the results are consistent when repeated on the same scanner or on …

This study looked at whether mindfulness exercises can lower stress and improve communication between patients with liver disease and their doctors. 56 adults took part, answering surveys about their stress, anxiety, and how well they felt they could share decisions with their he…

This study looked at how the body processes a single dose of the drug etavopivat in people with mild, moderate, or severe liver disease compared to those with healthy livers. 48 adults took part. The goal was to understand how liver function affects drug levels and safety, which …

This study looked at a new method to measure pressure in the liver's blood vessels during an endoscopic ultrasound. Researchers tested it in 100 adults with liver disease to see if it is safe and works well. The goal was to gather information, not to treat the disease.

This completed study collected blood or saliva samples from 213 people with rare liver diseases to extract and store their DNA. The goal was to create a genetic resource that scientists can use in future studies to explore the causes, biomarkers, and genetic factors of these cond…

This study tested whether a pop-up alert in the electronic medical record could help doctors remember to refer patients with fatty liver disease (NASH) to a liver specialist. Thirty doctors from internal medicine, family medicine, and endocrinology took part. The goal was to see …

This completed study used leftover liver tissue from 36 adults who had surgery to create lab models of early infection. Researchers want to learn how bacteria and viruses first take hold in the liver, which could lead to new ways to prevent or treat serious bloodstream infections…

This study tested a program called GRACE that helps primary care patients assess their risk for diseases like heart disease, cancer, and liver disease using family health history. Researchers enrolled 245 patients from five clinics, including low-resource settings, to see how man…

This study looks at how moderate liver problems change the way the body handles sevabertinib, an experimental cancer drug for tumors with HER2 mutations. About 20 people—10 with liver impairment and 10 healthy volunteers—will take a single dose and have their blood levels measure…

This study compared two surgical tools—surgical loupes (magnifying glasses) and a microscope—for repairing bile ducts during living donor liver transplants. 52 adults receiving a right-lobe liver graft with a single bile duct opening took part. The goal was to see which tool led …