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Can early liver transplants save lives in alcoholic hepatitis? new study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT04234139

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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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

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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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Study facts

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Participants

About 300 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Apr 2020

Expected to finish

Dec 2029

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Severe Alcoholic Hepatitis patients listed for liver transplatation at Johns Hopkins Hospital and patients undergoing liver transplantation at Johns Hopkins Hospital for Alcoholic Liver Disease

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Inclusion Criteria for Severe Alcoholic Hepatitis patients: * Patients with Severe Alcoholic Hepatitis (SAH) listed for liver transplantation at Johns Hopkins Hospital (JHH), have not been sober for at least 6 months at time of waitlisting, and are at least 18 years old. Exclusion Criteria for Severe Alcoholic Hepatitis patients: * Non-SAH patients listed for liver transplantation at JHH and patients who have been sober for at least 6 months at the time of waitlisting. Inclusion Criteria for non-SAH comparison group: * Patients 18 years or older undergoing liver transplantation at JHH for alcoholic liver disease and were sober for at least 6 months prior to transplantation. Exclusion Criteria for non-SAH comparison group: * Patients who do not meet inclusion criteria.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

alcohol-induced disorders alcohol-related disorders alcoholic hepatitis alcoholic liver disease liver disorder liver failure Rejection, Psychology transplant rejection

As listed by the trial registrant

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Alcohol-induced disorders Alcohol-related disorders Hepatitis, alcoholic Liver diseases Liver diseases, alcoholic Transplant; complication, rejection Transplant; failure, liver

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Johns Hopkins University

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21205, United States

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