Can early liver transplants save lives in alcoholic hepatitis? new study aims to find out
NCT ID NCT04234139
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
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 risks and benefits of this practice and gauge public opinion.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- liver transplant
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help doctors understand who benefits most from early liver transplants for alcoholic hepatitis and shape future guidelines.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't prove whether early transplants work better than waiting. Results may not apply to all hospitals or patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, Maryland, 21205, United States
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