Clinical trials
Ascites clinical trials
Below are recruiting ascites clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 47 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07658196RecruitingPhase 1
TLR9 immunotherapy for stomach or appendix cancer spreading in the abdomen
This trial tests an experimental immunotherapy that targets a protein called TLR9 to help your immune system fight cancer cells that have spread into the lining of your abdomen (peritoneal carcinomatosis). It's for people with colorectal or appendix cancer that has spread this way and may also have some limited spread to the liver or lungs.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 18 years+ - NCT05346393Recruiting
TIPS procedure for kidney failure in people with cirrhosis
This trial studies whether a liver procedure called TIPS can help people with cirrhosis who develop sudden kidney failure (HRS-AKI). It aims to improve kidney function and overall outcomes, but participation depends on several safety checks.
AachenAges 18–80 - NCT07602920Recruiting
Understanding Gut Leakage in Dengue Fever
This study investigates whether dengue fever causes the intestinal lining to become leaky, allowing harmful substances to enter the bloodstream. Researchers compare blood markers in dengue patients and healthy volunteers to understand how this happens and why it might make dengue worse.
Chittagong, Chattogram DivisionAges 18 years+ - NCT07561437RecruitingEarly Phase 1
NK521 infusion for advanced cancer with fluid buildup
This early-stage trial tests NK521, a new immunotherapy infusion, for patients with advanced solid tumors (like liver, stomach, or colon cancer) that have spread and caused fluid buildup in the belly. The goal is to see if NK521 can help shrink tumors and improve survival when standard treatments have stopped working.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07521332RecruitingPhase 4
Testing Apixaban to Prevent Bleeding Complications in Cirrhosis
This study tests whether a blood thinner called apixaban can safely prevent dangerous bleeding in people with cirrhosis (liver scarring) who have portal hypertension (high blood pressure in veins leading to the liver). The goal is to see if it reduces bleeding risk without causing excessive bleeding.
Hyderābād, SindhAges 18 years+ - NCT07390344Recruiting
Study of VIATORR TIPS device for liver pressure
This study tests a new version of a device (VIATORR TIPS) that helps lower high blood pressure in the liver for people with cirrhosis. The device is placed to create a small channel that reroutes blood flow and reduces pressure.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07349654Recruiting
New stent method to reduce brain fog after TIPS procedure
This trial tests a modified stent placement technique during TIPS (a procedure to lower blood pressure in the liver) to see if it helps prevent confusion and memory problems that can happen afterward.
Chongqing, Chongqing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07163689Recruiting
TIPS for liver disease with portal hypertension
This trial compares patients who have a rare liver condition (porto-sinusoidal vascular disease) with those who have cirrhosis, to see how a procedure called TIPS (a shunt placed in the liver to reduce blood pressure) works for complications like bleeding, fluid buildup, or blood clots.
Amiens, PicardieAges 18 years+ - NCT07149090RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Lenvatinib, Nivolumab, and Chemo in Stomach Cancer with Ascites
This trial tests a combination of two drugs (lenvatinib and nivolumab) plus chemotherapy for people with advanced stomach cancer that has caused fluid buildup in the belly. The goal is to see if this combination can help shrink the cancer and reduce the fluid.
SeoulAges 19 years+ - NCT07113808Recruiting
Ultrasound with contrast for children's belly problems
This study tests if a special ultrasound dye is safe and useful in children to look at tumors, injury, or fluid in the belly when other tests haven't given clear answers.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 4 weeks–18 years - NCT06016179RecruitingPhase 1
Tocilizumab given through fluid-draining tubes for advanced cancer
This trial tests a drug called tocilizumab, which is given through the tube that drains fluid from your chest or belly. The goal is to see if it can help control cancer-related fluid buildup and improve symptoms.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18–89 - NCT06413212Recruiting
Personalized drug test for advanced cancer with fluid buildup
This trial uses a special test on your cancer cells to find which chemotherapy might work best for you. The aim is to treat advanced cancer that has caused fluid buildup in the chest or abdomen.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18 years+ - NCT06996379Recruiting
Testing J-Tip for pain relief during belly fluid drainage
This trial tests a device called J-Tip that numbs the skin before a paracentesis (a procedure to drain fluid from your belly). It's for adults with cirrhosis and ascites in the emergency department or hospital, and aims to make the procedure less painful.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06764966RecruitingPhase 2
Statin and beta blocker study for liver disease
This trial tests if adding a statin to beta blocker treatment helps people with advanced liver disease (cirrhosis) who have had complications like fluid buildup, confusion, or bleeding. It is for patients who are already taking a non-selective beta blocker and will be followed for 12 months.
Charleston, West VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06669806Recruiting
TIPS Stent Graft for Cirrhosis Complications
This study tests a TIPS stent graft (a tiny mesh tube placed in the liver to relieve pressure) for people with cirrhosis and complications like bleeding or fluid buildup. It aims to see how well it works and if it's safe.
Changsha, HunanAges 18–75 - NCT05490888RecruitingPhase 1
Dose study of PHIN-214 for mild to moderate cirrhosis
This Phase 1 study tests how the medicine PHIN-214 behaves in the body and what dose is tolerable in people with Child-Pugh A or B liver cirrhosis. It may help doctors plan safer dosing for future studies.
Chandler, ArizonaAges 18–75 - NCT03958240Recruiting
Study how cancers trigger the immune system
This study looks at what makes some cancers more “noticeable” to the immune system. It may help researchers design better future immunotherapy by collecting information (often including blood samples) from people with different cancers.
ToulouseAges 18 years+ - NCT03267615Recruiting
Study in advanced liver scarring using pressure and stiffness tests
This study looks at people over 18 who have advanced, long-term liver scarring. It uses specialized measurements of liver stiffness and pressure to confirm eligibility and may help doctors better understand this condition.
ViennaAges 18–100 - NCT06121479Enrolling by invitationPhase 3
Testing oral amino acid supplements for advanced liver disease
This trial tests if taking branched-chain amino acids by mouth can help people with cirrhosis and ascites (fluid in the belly). It aims to improve nutrition and reduce complications.
Bangkok, BangkokAges 18–85 - NCT03419689Recruiting
Study checks blood and tumor markers in advanced ovarian cancer
This study looks at “biomarkers,” meaning measurable signals in blood and tumor tissue, in people with advanced ovarian-type cancers. The goal is to understand these markers and how they relate to the cancer, which may help guide future care.
Barrie, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT05726032RecruitingPhase 2
Empagliflozin for fluid buildup from cirrhosis
This Phase 2 study tests empagliflozin to see if it can improve fluid buildup (ascites) in people with cirrhosis. It may help reduce symptoms related to fluid retention, but you must meet specific safety and stability requirements.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT05477927RecruitingPhase 1
CAR-T therapy for cancers spread to lining of lungs, belly, or brain
This trial tests an experimental CAR-T cell treatment that targets proteins on cancer cells that have spread to the lining of the lungs, belly, or brain. It may help people whose cancer has not responded to standard treatments.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–80 - NCT05438459RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
GAIA-102 for advanced stomach or pancreatic cancer with ascites
This trial tests a new drug, GAIA-102, given directly into the abdomen to treat advanced stomach or pancreatic cancer that has spread to the belly lining and causes fluid buildup (malignant ascites). The goal is to see if it can slow the cancer or improve symptoms.
Fukuoka, FukuokaAges 20 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for ascites?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 47 recruiting ascites studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a ascites trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a ascites trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
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