Stem-Cell liver machine tested in 12 patients
NCT ID NCT07312864
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This early-phase trial is testing a new bioartificial liver device that uses liver cells grown from stem cells. It will be given to 12 people with liver failure or small-for-size syndrome. The main goal is to see if the treatment is safe and tolerable, while also checking for any signs that it might help liver function.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- bioartificial liver device containing stem-cell-derived liver cells
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could provide a temporary liver support system for patients with liver failure, potentially reducing the need for urgent transplantation.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early, small trial (12 participants) focused on safety. The treatment may not improve liver function, and there are risks of allergic reactions, infection, or blood clots.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Beijing Friendship Hospital
RECRUITINGBeijing, 101102, China
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