Peer buddies may keep liver transplant patients off alcohol

NCT ID NCT07397598

Not yet recruiting Disease control Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests whether peer support specialists—people who have been through liver transplant for alcohol-related disease themselves—can help others in the same situation stay sober and attend medical appointments. About 95 participants will meet regularly with a peer supporter for one year. Researchers will track alcohol use and how well patients follow their medical care.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Peer support specialist (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could show that peer support helps liver transplant recipients stay alcohol-free and keep up with medical care.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 95 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The intervention relies on personal interaction, which can vary in effectiveness.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

alcohol abuse alcoholic liver disease

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ALCOHOL USE DISORDER ALCOHOL-RELATED LIVER DISEASE LIVER TRANSPLANT RECIPIENT

Contacts and locations

Locations

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Baltimore, Maryland, 21287, United States

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