Institute Of Liver And Biliary Sciences, India

This trial tests whether ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA), a bile acid supplement, can speed up liver regeneration in adults receiving a living-donor liver transplant. Participants take UDCA or a placebo starting at least 10 days before surgery and continuing for 10 days after. Resear…

This study tests if the drug finerenone can prevent chronic kidney disease in adults with liver cirrhosis caused by fatty liver disease (MASLD) who also have fluid buildup in the belly (ascites). About 160 participants will receive either finerenone or spironolactone, along with …

This study looks at whether giving vitamin C through a vein can help very sick patients with liver failure and severe infections recover from kidney injury. About 110 patients will get either standard care alone or standard care plus vitamin C. The goal is to see if vitamin C hel…

This study tests a blood purification device called DPMAS for people with acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF), a life-threatening condition. About 56 adults will be randomly assigned to standard medical care alone or standard care plus DPMAS. The goal is to see if DPMAS improve…

This study tests whether adding midodrine to the standard drug carvedilol can prevent early rebleeding in people with cirrhosis who have had a variceal bleed. About 210 high-risk patients will receive either carvedilol alone or carvedilol plus midodrine for 6 weeks. The goal is t…

This study tests whether starting midodrine early can help control ascites (fluid buildup in the belly) and prevent kidney problems in people with acute-on-chronic liver failure. About 113 participants will receive either midodrine plus standard care or standard care alone. The m…

This study looks at whether oral semaglutide, a drug already used for diabetes, can slow kidney disease in people who also have fatty liver disease. About 90 adults with both conditions will receive either the drug or standard care for 2 years. Researchers will track kidney funct…

This study compares high-volume versus standard plasma exchange in 60 patients with acute liver failure and brain swelling (cerebral edema). The goal is to see if exchanging more plasma (8-9 liters) reduces brain swelling faster and improves survival without a liver transplant. R…

This study looks at how many adults with liver cirrhosis have natural protection against hepatitis A and how well a single vaccine dose works for those who are not protected. About 360 participants will be tested and followed. The goal is to provide better vaccination guidelines …

This study will follow 100 adults with chronic liver disease who are hospitalized for sudden worsening of their condition. Researchers will track organ failure, recovery, and whether patients need a liver transplant or die within 6 months. The goal is to better understand how the…