Institute Of Liver And Biliary Sciences, India
Clinical trials sponsored by Institute Of Liver And Biliary Sciences, India, explained in plain language.
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Can two old drugs together save young livers?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether giving both midodrine (a blood-pressure drug) and albumin (a protein infusion) to children with cirrhosis and fluid buildup (ascites) could prevent serious complications like kidney injury, low sodium, and confusion. Sixty-one children were split into tw…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, India • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Bile acid boosts liver regrowth in donors?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether taking ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) pills for 10 days after partial liver donation helps the remaining liver regrow faster. 90 living liver donors were randomly assigned to receive UDCA or standard care. The researchers measured liver volume and function …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, India • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Which liver biopsy method wins? new study pits EUS against ultrasound
Diagnosis CompletedThis study compared two methods of taking a liver tissue sample: one using an endoscope with ultrasound (EUS) and the other using a needle through the skin (percutaneous). Researchers wanted to see which method provides better samples for diagnosing liver disease. The trial invol…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, India • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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New study: a quick scan may predict bleeding risk in fatty liver disease
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 325 people with fatty liver disease and early-stage liver scarring to see if a non-invasive scan (measuring liver and spleen stiffness) could predict which patients have dangerous veins in the esophagus that might bleed. Currently, patients often need a camer…
Sponsor: Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, India • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC