Clinical trials
Ascites clinical trials
Below are recruiting ascites clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 45 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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 - NCT07684326RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Can dapagliflozin help liver cirrhosis with fluid buildup? (Phase 2/3 randomized trial)
This trial tests a diabetes pill (dapagliflozin) to see if it helps people with liver cirrhosis and fluid buildup (ascites). The goal is to improve fluid balance and possibly reduce hospital stays.
GizaAges 18 years+ - NCT03943316Recruiting
Testing new cancer treatments on cells from ovarian cancer fluid
This laboratory study uses ovarian cancer fluid collected during surgery to test possible new treatments on cancer and immune cells. It may help researchers find better treatment options in ovarian cancer.
Albuquerque, New MexicoAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT04767945Recruiting
Cirrhosis patient hospital registry
This study keeps a record of people who have liver cirrhosis and were admitted to the hospital after a worsening event. It may help doctors better understand what leads to hospital stays and improve future care.
Banská BystricaAges 19 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 - NCT05438459RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Pembrolizumab-based treatment given through an abdominal port
This early-phase study tests an antibody-based treatment given directly into the abdomen (through a port) for advanced stomach or pancreatic cancer that has spread in the lining of the belly or is causing abdominal fluid buildup. It’s designed for patients whose cancer has not responded to earlier chemotherapy, with the goal of improving cancer control and shrinking belly fluid.
Fukuoka, FukuokaAges 20 years+ - 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 - 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+ - 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+ - NCT06594562Recruiting
Fluid detection after liver surgery using remote guided ultrasound
This study tests if a doctor can guide a nurse via video call to use an ultrasound machine to look for fluid buildup in your belly after liver surgery. The goal is to see if remote guidance works as well as having the doctor there in person.
Oslo, OsloAges 18 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 - 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+ - 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+ - 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 - NCT01789229Recruiting
Tumor and inflammation sample bank for one specific condition
This study builds a secure “tumor sample bank” using tissue collected from people who currently have one diagnosed condition, either cancer (malignant disease) or an ongoing inflammatory condition. Your samples could help researchers study your disease and develop better treatments in the future.
ViennaAges 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 - 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+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for ascites?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 45 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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