Clinical trials
Cirrhosis clinical trials
Below are recruiting cirrhosis clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 261 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05093881Recruiting
Long-term follow-up for alcoholic liver cirrhosis treatment
This study checks on patients with alcoholic liver cirrhosis who previously received an experimental treatment called Cellgram-LC. It aims to track their health over time to learn more about the treatment's long-term effects.
AnsanAges 19–70 - NCT05045482RecruitingPhase 1
Study drug in people with cirrhosis from blocked bile flow
This Phase 1 trial studies how saroglitazar magnesium works in people with liver scarring (cirrhosis) caused by a bile-flow problem. It helps doctors understand safety and how the body handles the medicine in this specific liver condition.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 18–80 - NCT05056220RecruitingPhase 3
Albumin treatment for advanced cirrhosis with fluid buildup
This trial tests whether a personalized long-term albumin (a blood protein medicine) can help people with advanced liver scarring who have fluid in the belly (ascites). It compares the personalized albumin approach to standard care to see if it improves outcomes over time.
LeuvenAges 18 years+ - NCT04874428RecruitingPhase 1
Blood thinner pills in people with mild-to-moderate cirrhosis
This early study tests whether the blood thinner pills rivaroxaban and apixaban can be used safely in people with liver cirrhosis that is not too severe. It may help doctors understand the safest way to prevent or treat blood clots in this group.
BernAges 18 years+ - NCT03121404Recruiting
Study causes of poor nutrition in people with liver scarring
This study looks at why some people with cirrhosis (liver scarring) develop malnutrition, especially when blood flow is redirected during certain surgeries. It may help explain what contributes to low body weight and muscle so better treatments can be planned in the future.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18–70 - NCT04689152RecruitingPhase 3
Cell treatment via liver artery catheter for alcoholic cirrhosis
This Phase 3 trial tests whether a cell medicine called Cellgram-LC, delivered through a catheter into the liver artery, is safer and works better for people with alcoholic cirrhosis. It may help improve outcomes in people with more advanced liver scarring.
AnsanAges 20–71 - NCT04250259RecruitingPhase 2
SAMe treatment study for alcoholic cirrhosis
This Phase 2 study tests whether SAMe can help people with alcoholic cirrhosis (scarred liver) who are in early to mid stages. It may also include healthy volunteers to compare safety and blood/body measurements.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–70 - NCT03208868Recruiting
Amino acid drink to help rebuild muscle in cirrhosis
This trial tests whether a special mix of amino acids (building blocks for muscle) can help reverse muscle loss in people with cirrhosis. It aims to improve muscle health while keeping you safe from known complications of liver disease.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18–70 - NCT03080129Recruiting
Study gut microbes and muscle loss in liver cirrhosis
This study looks at the gut microbiome (the helpful bacteria in your gut) and muscle loss (sarcopenia) in people with liver cirrhosis. It may help researchers understand what changes in the gut and body can go along with getting weaker, so better treatments can be developed.
GrazAges 18–100 - NCT03225677Recruiting
Testing a new scan to study muscle breakdown in cirrhosis
This study looks at how your body uses protein in your muscles when you have cirrhosis (a scarred liver). It uses a special “tracer” method (a substance that can be tracked) and may help researchers better understand muscle loss in people with milder cirrhosis.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07585890Recruiting
Liver Transplant Outcomes With Machine Preservation in Europe
This study collects information about how livers do after transplantation when they've been preserved using machine perfusion—a technique that keeps donor livers in better condition before surgery. Researchers want to understand which preservation methods work best to improve transplant success across Europe.
InnsbruckAges 18 years+ - NCT04371042Recruiting
Study of liver disease and genes in people with fatty liver
This study collects information about metabolic and unexplained (cryptogenic) liver disease and looks at “omics” tests, which are lab tests that measure patterns in blood or tissue to learn what drives the disease. It may help researchers better understand fatty liver and related serious complications, like liver scarring and liver cancer.
Roma, Rome/lazio/italyAges 18 years+ - NCT03569826Recruiting
Study for primary biliary cholangitis and autoimmune hepatitis
This study is for people diagnosed with primary biliary cholangitis or autoimmune hepatitis. It aims to learn more about these autoimmune liver conditions and may help guide better care in the future.
Calgary, AlbertaAges 18 years+ - NCT03746210Recruiting
Testing a painless scan to study liver spots in cirrhosis
This trial studies “focal liver lesions,” meaning specific spots in the liver, using a non-invasive (no surgery or biopsy) approach. It may help doctors better understand what these spots are in people who have cirrhosis.
BonnAges 18–99 - NCT04578301Recruiting
Predicting who develops serious liver worsening after surgery
This study looks at your liver health before and after surgery to predict the risk of “acute-on-chronic liver failure,” which means a sudden worsening of liver function on top of an existing liver condition. If you qualify, your doctors may use study data to better identify who needs closer monitoring after surgery.
BonnAges 18 years+ - NCT02931513Recruiting
Blood marker test in newly diagnosed PBC patients
This study looks at how a specific blood marker (sCD163) changes in people newly diagnosed with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC). It’s mainly meant to see whether this marker could help predict treatment response, especially before starting UDCA.
Aarhus C, Central JutlandAges 18 years+ - NCT05541601Recruiting
Study to detect liver cancer early in people with cirrhosis
This study follows people with cirrhosis to see how best to detect liver cancer early. If you qualify, you may receive regular monitoring that could help find liver cancer sooner, when treatment is more likely to work.
Oxford, OxfordshireAges 18–100 - NCT05870969Recruiting
Digital monitoring to catch liver cancer risk early
This study tests a digital (computer/phone-based) system to help track people with higher risk of liver cancer so cancers can be found earlier. It may help by guiding regular check-ins and making early diagnosis more efficient.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT05502198Recruiting
How muscle loss matters in advanced liver disease
This study looks at how loss of muscle strength or mass (sarcopenia) relates to advanced liver disease. It may help doctors understand which patients are at higher risk and could guide future care choices.
EksjöAges 18 years+ - NCT06060769Recruiting
MRI risk assessment for liver cancer in chronic liver disease
This study uses special MRI scans to better predict liver cancer risk in people with chronic liver disease. It may help doctors identify high-risk patients earlier and improve monitoring.
Zhuhai, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT06095466Recruiting
Heart check with ultrasound in severe liver disease
This study tests if a simple bedside heart ultrasound (echocardiogram) and blood tests can spot early heart problems in people with severe liver disease (cirrhosis) who are in the intensive care unit. It may help doctors better understand and manage heart complications in cirrhosis.
Sector-12, ChandigarhAges 18–65 - NCT04446832Recruiting
Vaccine study for people waiting for liver transplant
This study tests a vaccine strategy for people who are being evaluated and waiting for a liver transplant. The goal is to see how well the immune system responds and how the results are interpreted before transplant.
LyonAges 18 years+ - NCT07816094RecruitingPhase 4
Comparing two doses of entecavir for hepatitis B cirrhosis
This study tests two daily doses of the medicine entecavir to see which one better controls the hepatitis B virus in people with advanced liver scarring (cirrhosis). It aims to find the most effective dose to improve liver health.
Dhaka, Dhaka DivisionAges 18 years+ - NCT07811687Recruiting
Liver and spleen surgery for liver cancer with cirrhosis
This study tests whether removing part of the liver along with the spleen during laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery helps improve liver function and the immune system in people with liver cancer and cirrhosis. If you qualify, you may have better surgical outcomes and recovery.
Yangzhou, JiangsuAges 18–80
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for cirrhosis?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 261 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.