Clinical trials
Cirrhosis clinical trials
Below are recruiting cirrhosis clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 271 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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+ - NCT05729438Recruiting
Nutritional assessment in people with liver cirrhosis
This study focuses on assessing nutrition in adults living with liver cirrhosis. The goal is to understand nutritional needs and how assessment may support care.
Bucharest, București - Sector1Ages 18–75 - NCT05769868RecruitingPhase 3
Esmolol test to spot heart problems in diabetes, cirrhosis, and cancer
This trial tests whether esmolol (a short-acting heart medicine) can help doctors identify certain heart-related problems in people with type 2 diabetes, liver scarring (cirrhosis), or specific cancers. It’s mainly about improving how heart issues are detected during ultrasound testing.
Barcelona, BarcelonaAges 18 years+ - NCT05869591RecruitingPhase 2
Test drug to prevent clots in mild to moderate liver disease
This Phase 2 study tests a blood-thinner called a DOAC in people with previously diagnosed mild or moderate liver cirrhosis (Child A or B). It may help doctors understand whether the medicine is safe and effective in this group.
Lausanne, Canton of VaudAges 18 years+ - NCT05982769Recruiting
Exercise for cirrhosis patients
This study tests whether a supervised exercise program can help people with cirrhosis (scarred liver) feel stronger and improve their health. You'll be asked to exercise regularly and have tests to see how your muscles and liver respond.
Cleveland, OhioAges 21–65 - NCT06007846RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Memantine for advanced liver cancer and cirrhosis
This trial tests if memantine, a medication typically used for memory problems, can help people with advanced liver cancer and cirrhosis. It is for those who cannot have standard aggressive treatments.
Fairfax, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06026267Recruiting
Comparing two doses of albumin for cirrhosis patients with SBP
This trial tests whether a lower dose of albumin works as well as the standard dose for people with cirrhosis and a type of infection called spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP). It aims to see if the low dose can protect kidney function while reducing side effects and costs.
New Delhi, National Capital Territory of DelhiAges 18–75 - NCT06039696Recruiting
Testing a new way to find infections in liver disease patients
This trial uses a DNA test to better detect infections in people with advanced liver disease who are hospitalized. It may help doctors find the right treatment faster.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–80 - NCT06092385Recruiting
Swiss cirrhosis study for liver patients and controls
This study compares patients with advanced liver scarring (cirrhosis) to healthy controls to learn more about the condition. It may help researchers better understand and manage liver disease.
Lugano, Canton TicinoAges 18 years+ - NCT06150482Recruiting
Healthcare use in liver cirrhosis patients
This study looks at how often people with liver cirrhosis use healthcare services. The goal is to understand what types of medical care patients with cirrhosis need over time.
Apeldoorn, GelderlandAges 18 years+ - NCT06153082Recruiting
Comparing two blood clotting tests for cirrhosis patients with bleeding
This trial compares two tests (ROTEM and TEG) that help doctors decide which blood products to give to cirrhosis patients with active stomach or intestinal bleeding that is not from varices. The goal is to find which test works better.
New Delhi, National Capital Territory of DelhiAges 18–80 - NCT06174272Recruiting
Better care after hospital for liver swelling
This trial tests a program to help people with cirrhosis and severe fluid swelling get better care after leaving the hospital. It focuses on guiding you through treatment with water pills and managing fluid buildup at home.
Hershey, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06265272Recruiting
PSMA-11 PET/MRI for Liver Cirrhosis
This study uses a special PET/MRI scan with a tracer called PSMA-11 to look at how liver cirrhosis affects the liver. It may help doctors better understand and monitor the disease.
Charlestown, MassachusettsAges 18–99 - NCT06328517Recruiting
Nutrition and liver cirrhosis: a study of outcomes
This study looks at how nutrition affects the health of people with liver cirrhosis (scarred liver) and aims to build a tool to predict their outcomes. If you have cirrhosis, joining may help researchers find better ways to support your health.
Chongqing, Chongqing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06345547Recruiting
Muscle mass ultrasound study in cirrhosis patients
This study uses ultrasound to measure muscle mass in people with cirrhosis. It aims to understand muscle changes and their link to health outcomes.
Edegem, AntwerpenAges 18 years+ - NCT06425380Recruiting
Resistant potato starch for liver cirrhosis and confusion
This study is testing whether a special type of starch (resistant potato starch) can help people with cirrhosis who have had episodes of confusion from liver problems. It may help by changing the bacteria in your gut, which could reduce the risk of future confusion episodes.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18–99 - NCT06461208RecruitingPhase 3
Fecal transplant for people with cirrhosis
This trial tests whether transplanting healthy gut bacteria (from donor stool) can improve outcomes in people with cirrhosis. If you have mild to moderate cirrhosis, you may be able to join.
BasildonAges 18 years+ - NCT06464952Recruiting
Prebiotics for PTSD and cirrhosis
This trial tests if a prebiotic supplement can improve gut health and PTSD symptoms in people with cirrhosis and PTSD. It aims to see if changing the gut microbiome can help both conditions.
Richmond, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06525623Recruiting
Early albumin for kidney injury in cirrhosis
This study tests whether giving a common fluid (albumin) early can help protect the kidneys in people with advanced liver disease who have a sudden kidney injury. It aims to see if this simple treatment can improve recovery and prevent the need for dialysis.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06526104RecruitingPhase 2
Tremelimumab and durvalumab for advanced liver cancer with Child-Pugh B
This trial tests a combination of two immunotherapy drugs, tremelimumab and durvalumab, for people with advanced liver cancer (HCC) who have moderate cirrhosis (Child-Pugh B). The goal is to see if this treatment can shrink tumors or slow cancer growth.
San Antonio, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06538077RecruitingPhase 4
BCAA vs. Rifaximin to Prevent Recurrent Hepatic Encephalopathy
This trial compares two treatments—BCAA supplements and rifaximin—to see which is better at preventing another episode of confusion or coma in people with cirrhosis who have already had one. If you qualify, you would receive one of these treatments for several months.
ChandigarhAges 18–65 - NCT06544863Recruiting
Better support for cirrhosis and liver transplant patients
This study tests a new care support program for people with cirrhosis or who have had a liver transplant. It aims to improve how patients are followed and helped at the hospital.
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT06576934Recruiting
Early TIPS for liver cirrhosis with ascites
This study tests whether placing a small tube (called a TIPS) early in the liver can help people with cirrhosis who have their first episode of moderate to severe belly fluid buildup. The goal is to see if this early procedure improves outcomes compared to standard care.
Freiburg im BreisgauAges 18–80 - NCT06634940Recruiting
Tracking antibiotic resistance in cirrhosis infections
This study looks at bacterial infections in people with cirrhosis to understand which antibiotics still work. The goal is to improve treatment for future patients with liver disease.
Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires F.D.Ages 17 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for cirrhosis?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 271 recruiting cirrhosis 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 cirrhosis 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 cirrhosis 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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Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.