Liver failure

This early study tested a drug called VS-01 in 15 adults with acute-on-chronic liver failure (a sudden worsening of liver function) and fluid buildup in the belly. Participants received either VS-01 plus standard care or standard care alone. The trial was terminated early, so we …

This study tested a drug called VS-01 for people with severe confusion caused by liver disease (overt hepatic encephalopathy). The trial planned to enroll many participants but was stopped early after only 3 people joined. Researchers wanted to see if VS-01 could help patients re…

This study tested whether adding fomepizole to the standard treatment (N-acetylcysteine) could better protect the liver in people who took too much acetaminophen (Tylenol). The trial included 29 adults and children aged 10 and older who were at high risk for liver injury. The goa…

This study tested a small device worn on the ear that uses mild electrical pulses to help control pain after a liver transplant. The goal was to see if it could reduce the need for strong painkillers like opioids. The study was stopped early and included 27 adults waiting for a l…

This study tested whether a new type of liver function test using a substance called cholate could better assess the severity of liver disease in people with end-stage liver disease. The goal was to improve how doctors predict outcomes and guide treatment. The study included 103 …

This study looked at whether simple tests of frailty—like grip strength, walking speed, and weight loss—can predict how well liver transplant patients do before and after surgery. Researchers planned to follow 300 adults with end-stage liver disease who were waiting for a transpl…

This study looked at how moderate or severe liver problems change the amount of the cancer drug oral azacitidine in the blood. It was designed for adults with certain blood cancers. The study was stopped early after only 2 people enrolled, so the results are very limited.

This study looked at whether gastroenterologists (liver doctors) who are not heart ultrasound specialists, but received standard training, could measure heart function as accurately as experts in patients with severe cirrhosis and swelling. The goal was to see if simple heart ass…