LIVER DISEASES

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, behavior-based program can help people with early liver disease (fatty liver or scarring) manage their condition better than standard care. About 49 adults with risk factors like obesity or diabetes are taking part. The goal is to see if t…

This study tests whether a stepped alcohol treatment delivered via video or phone calls can help people with advanced liver disease cut back on unhealthy drinking. About 180 participants will be randomly assigned to either the treatment program or usual care. The goal is to see i…

This study followed children and young adults with genetic liver diseases that cause bile buildup. The goal was to track how these diseases progress over time, including the need for liver transplants or other complications. No treatments were tested; the aim was simply to learn …

This study looks at how social factors like income, education, and community support impact recovery in 500 children after liver transplant. Researchers will survey caregivers and interview families to understand barriers to good outcomes. The goal is to find ways to better integ…

This study aims to understand how bariatric surgery affects the body's tissues, like fat, muscle, and liver, and how it improves insulin sensitivity. Researchers will collect tissue and blood samples from 500 adults undergoing surgery or other procedures. The goal is to learn the…

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 planned to test a technique called radiofrequency track cautery during liver, kidney, or spleen biopsies in patients at high risk for bleeding. The idea was to use a small heated probe to seal the biopsy track and reduce bleeding. However, the study was withdrawn befor…