Liver disorder

Researchers are testing whether a digital behavioral therapy app, added to standard diabetes care, can improve blood sugar control and lower the risk of liver fibrosis in adults with type 2 diabetes. The trial enrolls 180 adults with type 2 diabetes who are at low to moderate ris…

This trial tests whether adding a second procedure to a standard weight-loss operation leads to greater weight loss and better metabolic health in adults with obesity. The standard procedure, endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG), uses stitches to make the stomach smaller. The add…

This phase III trial is testing whether switching liver transplant recipients to an everolimus-based, calcineurin inhibitor-free regimen one year after surgery can better preserve kidney function compared to staying on a low-dose calcineurin inhibitor. The study enrolls 150 adult…

This trial investigates whether transplanting healthy gut bacteria (fecal microbiota transplantation) can help immunotherapy work better in people with advanced liver cancer. Participants receive either a real transplant via colonoscopy or a sham procedure, alongside standard imm…

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 compares remote robotic liver surgery to local robotic surgery to see if the remote approach is just as safe and effective. About 148 adults with liver disease will be randomly assigned to one of the two types of surgery. Researchers will track complications, recovery,…

This phase II trial tests whether a palm-derived form of vitamin E (tocotrienol) can improve liver health in adults with alcoholic fatty liver disease. 26 participants will take either the supplement or a placebo for six months, with regular blood tests and liver scans to track c…

This study tests the safety of using a patient's own stem cells (taken from fat) to prevent bile duct complications after a living donor liver transplant. About 20 adults with end-stage liver disease will receive these cells during surgery. The goal is to see if this approach red…

This study tests whether giving financial rewards based on a blood test can help people with alcohol-related liver disease stop or reduce drinking. The blood test detects alcohol use over the past month. 90 adults will be randomly assigned to either a rewards group that gets esca…

This study tests a drug called liposomal amphotericin B in 40 ICU patients who have a severe fungal infection (invasive aspergillosis) and liver problems. The drug is given daily for 2 weeks, followed by 4 weeks of monitoring. The goal is to see if it is safe and effective for th…

This study tests a procedure called irreversible electroporation (IRE), also known as Nanoknife, to treat liver tumors that have spread from colorectal cancer. IRE uses short electrical pulses to destroy cancer cells while sparing nearby blood vessels and bile ducts. The trial wi…

This study checks if a simpler way to collect blood samples works as well as the standard method for the HepQuant DuO liver test. The test involves drinking a natural substance and taking blood samples 20 and 60 minutes later. Researchers will compare different blood collection t…

This study is testing whether a combination of simple, non-invasive tests—like a liver scan and blood samples—can accurately detect advanced liver fibrosis (scarring) in people at risk for fatty liver disease. Researchers will follow 1,200 adults aged 40 to 70 who have obesity, t…

This study is developing and testing an artificial intelligence (AI) system designed to help doctors diagnose diseases of the liver, bile ducts, and pancreas. The AI acts like a smart assistant that talks with patients to collect their symptoms, risk factors, and medical history,…

This study tests a new wearable patch-type ultrasound probe that sticks to the skin over the liver to measure stiffness, which can indicate scarring (fibrosis) or cirrhosis. Researchers will compare its accuracy to the standard FibroScan device in 150 adults with chronic liver di…

This study follows 500 adults and children who are getting a stem cell transplant to see how their liver is affected. Researchers will track liver function, perform biopsies and scans, and look for factors that lead to liver damage. The goal is to better understand and eventually…

This study looks at children and teenagers with type 1 diabetes to see how many have abnormal liver function tests. Researchers will check blood samples for signs of liver stress and try to find patterns or risk factors. The goal is to understand whether liver issues are common i…

This study tests new MRI techniques to measure blood flow and tissue details in the liver. Researchers will scan 110 people, including healthy volunteers and those with chronic liver disease or fibrosis, to see if these scans can reliably detect liver damage. The goal is to devel…

This early-stage trial is investigating how a single oral dose of the experimental drug AZD4144 is processed by the body in people with mild, moderate, or severe liver impairment compared to healthy volunteers. The goal is to measure how liver function affects drug levels in the …

This study aims to create a score that predicts the risk of infection within 30 days after a liver transplant. Researchers will collect blood samples from 279 liver transplant patients before and after surgery to measure immune markers. The goal is to combine these markers with o…

This early-stage trial will test a new drug called AD-230 in 24 healthy adults to see how food changes the way the body processes it. Participants will take the drug once after eating and once on an empty stomach. The goal is to gather safety and dosing information for future stu…

This early-stage study is testing a new medicine for overweight and obesity. The main goal is to see how the drug behaves in people with different levels of liver function, from normal to severely reduced. About 35 adults aged 18-80 will take a single dose, and researchers will m…

This study looks at whether lifestyle changes can reduce the risk of liver cancer in people already at high risk. Researchers will track changes in bile acids, gut bacteria, and liver health in 90 adults aged 50-90. The goal is to see if simple adjustments can make a lasting diff…

This study looks at whether a simple, non-invasive ultrasound can predict the risk of dangerous bleeding from enlarged veins in the esophagus (varices) in people with liver cirrhosis. Researchers will measure spleen size and a key blood vessel diameter on ultrasound and compare t…

This study will follow 1,000 adults who have liver or bile duct surgery at one hospital in Italy. Researchers will track complications, survival, and cancer recurrence for up to 5 years. The goal is to better understand what affects recovery and long-term health after these opera…

This early-stage study will give a single dose of MDR-001, a GLP-1 receptor agonist tablet, to 32 people: some with mild or moderate liver impairment and some with healthy livers. Researchers want to see how the drug moves through the body and if it is safe in people with liver i…

This early-stage study looks at how the drug anecatibin fumarate is processed in the body of people with and without liver problems. It will include 24 adults with lung cancer. The goal is to understand safety and drug levels, not to test if the drug works.

This early-stage trial will test a new drug called AD-230 in 52 healthy adults to see how the body processes it and whether it is safe. The study uses a crossover design where each participant receives both AD-230 and a related version. Results will help decide if AD-230 should m…

This study will check children under 18 with chronic liver disease for hidden heart problems. Doctors will use simple tests like ECG and ultrasound to look for issues such as abnormal heart rhythms or weakened heart muscle. The goal is to better understand how liver disease affec…

This early-stage study looks at how the drug GS1-144 moves through the bodies of women with and without liver problems. About 24 women aged 18 to 70 will take part. The goal is to measure drug levels and see if liver function affects them. No treatment is being tested.

This early-stage study looks at how the drug buagafuran (AF-5) behaves in people with liver impairment compared to those with normal liver function. Twenty-four adults will receive a single 30 mg dose, and researchers will measure drug levels in the blood and monitor safety. The …

This study aims to create an artificial intelligence (AI) system that can combine medical images (like CT and MRI scans) with patient records and lab results to help doctors more accurately diagnose diseases of the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas. The researchers will use data f…

This study tests whether personalized 3D liver models help surgeons plan major liver surgery more accurately. 25 adults having liver resection will get a 3D model before surgery. After surgery, the predicted and actual removed liver volumes are compared. The goal is to reduce the…

This study will collect blood samples from 30,000 adults in the UK with various health conditions, including blood clots, infections, heart disease, diabetes, and more. The samples will be used to develop and fine-tune new diagnostic tests for the cobas® lumira device, which allo…

This study will look at 80 pregnant women with signs of liver issues, such as high liver enzymes or bilirubin, to find out which liver disorders are most common and how they affect both mother and baby. Researchers will track changes in liver health over time using blood tests an…

This study will compare two types of liver transplants: auxiliary (where part of the patient's own liver is left in place) and living donor (where a portion of a donor's liver is used). Researchers will track 100 patients to see which approach leads to better survival, fewer comp…

This study looks at how receiving parenteral nutrition (IV feeding) changes the results of a liver stiffness test called FibroScan in people with short bowel syndrome. Researchers will measure liver stiffness before, during, and after the infusion in 20 stable adult patients. The…

This 10-year observational study will follow 10,000 adults with diabetes, metabolic disorders, and related conditions like high blood pressure and fatty liver disease. Researchers will collect routine medical data to identify markers of disease severity and activity. The goal is …

This study looks at tiny particles in the blood, called extracellular vesicles, to see if they can predict serious liver problems like liver failure or liver cancer. Researchers will collect blood samples from 845 people, including healthy volunteers, diabetes patients, and those…