Clinical trials
Fatty Liver Disease clinical trials
Below are recruiting fatty liver disease clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 177 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06519162Recruiting
Liver-gut link study for liver disease patients and their families
This study looks at how gut bacteria differ in people with specific liver diseases and their household contacts. It may help researchers understand the connection between the liver and gut.
Daejeon, Jung-guAges 19 years+ - NCT06493799RecruitingPhase 3
Injectable placenta extract for fatty liver disease
This trial tests an injectable medication made from human placenta to see if it can improve liver health in people with fatty liver disease (from alcohol or other causes). It may help lower liver enzyme levels and reduce liver damage.
Yongin-siAges 19–70 - NCT04525833Recruiting
Visit Tzu Chi gastroenterology clinic study
This study looks at people who have visited a Tzu Chi Hospital gastroenterology clinic. It may help researchers understand liver and other whole-body health conditions in patients who receive care there.
New Taipei CityAges 18–99 - NCT06374875RecruitingPhase 4
Does metabolic surgery reduce liver scarring?
This study tests if weight loss surgery can improve liver fibrosis (scarring) in people with obesity and advanced liver disease. It may help those considering surgery to know if their liver health can get better.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18–75 - NCT06355310RecruitingPhase 2
Studying an SGLT2 inhibitor for fatty liver in teens
This study tests a medication called empagliflozin (a type of SGLT2 inhibitor) to see if it can help treat fatty liver disease in teenagers and young adults. It may improve liver health and help with weight management.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 16–20 - NCT06206616Recruiting
Liver fat in children with celiac disease
This study looks at whether children with celiac disease have fat buildup in the liver. It aims to help doctors understand and manage this condition better.
Palermo, PalermoAges 1–14 - NCT06133101RecruitingPhase 2
Soymilk for liver health in children
This trial tests if drinking soymilk can improve liver health in children who are overweight or have a fatty liver. It compares soymilk to cow's milk to see which is better for reducing liver fat.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 5–16 - NCT06138821Recruiting
Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty for obesity and MASH
This study tests if a procedure called endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty helps people with obesity and a liver condition called MASH lose weight and improve their liver health. It might be an option if you have both obesity and MASH and haven't had weight-loss surgery before.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06152991Enrolling by invitationPhase 3
Godex for fatty liver: a Phase 3 trial
This study tests an investigational supplement called Godex Carnitine Orotate Complex to see if it helps people with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) lower their liver enzymes and reduce liver fat. It may be a good option if you have elevated liver enzymes and evidence of fat in your liver.
SeoulAges 19–74 - NCT05890365Recruiting
Study risk of fatty liver in low birth weight adults
This study looks at whether being born with low birth weight is linked to a higher chance of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (fatty liver not caused by heavy drinking). It compares people born with low birth weight to people born with typical birth weight to better understand risk factors.
HerlevAges 34–49 - NCT05728697Recruiting
Test a liver ultrasound method to measure fat and stiffness
This trial tests a special ultrasound technique during an endoscopy to see how well it can detect changes in the liver from non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. It may help improve non-invasive assessment before or alongside a follow-up liver biopsy.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05699018Recruiting
Screening people with liver scarring in primary care
This study tests how well primary care doctors can screen for advanced liver scarring in people with fatty liver from non-alcohol causes or from alcohol use. It may help find liver problems earlier so you can get the right follow-up.
AngersAges 40–80 - NCT05623150Recruiting
Biopsy-based study for alcohol and metabolic liver disease
This trial studies people with liver disease linked to alcohol use or metabolic syndrome (a cluster of conditions like weight gain and insulin resistance). It uses recent standard-of-care liver biopsy results to better understand these chronic liver problems and how they relate to cancer risk.
NiceAges 18 years+ - NCT05551559Enrolling by invitation
How bariatric surgery changes liver metabolism in fatty liver disease
This study looks at how bariatric (weight-loss) surgery affects how your liver processes nutrients in people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. It may help researchers understand what changes in the body after surgery and whether that could guide better future care.
HelsinkiAges 18–75 - NCT04899102Recruiting
Intermittent fasting for fatty liver disease in adults
This study tests whether intermittent fasting can improve fatty liver disease (NAFLD) by reducing liver fat. It focuses on adults with confirmed fatty liver and extra liver fat seen on a special MRI scan.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05330923Recruiting
HIV and fatty liver check-in study with ultrasound follow-up
This study follows people with HIV who also have fatty liver disease and checks their health over time. It may help by improving monitoring and care planning, especially using ultrasound scans and regular follow-up.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges Any age - NCT05332613Recruiting
Diet and meal timing study for fatty liver
This study looks at whether changing when and how people eat can improve fatty liver disease caused by metabolic problems. It uses MRI to measure liver fat and compares outcomes while participants follow a structured eating schedule.
New York, New YorkAges 18–65 - NCT04873258Recruiting
Test a non-invasive tool to screen for fat-related liver disease
This study looks at a new non-invasive screening method to predict metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), a condition where fat builds up in the liver. The goal is to help identify people who may be at risk without needing invasive tests.
London, LondonAges 18–80 - NCT04690972Recruiting
Collection of blood and tissue samples for liver disease research
This study builds a research library of biological samples (like tissue and blood) from people with chronic liver disease. It aims to create better lab and preclinical models of tumors and long-term liver problems, which may help future treatments.
StrasbourgAges 18 years+ - NCT04666402Recruiting
Testing better ways to diagnose early liver disease
This study looks at integrated diagnostic tests to find early liver problems sooner. It may help you (if referred to the community liver clinic) get more timely information about what’s going on.
Manchester, Greater ManchesterAges 18 years+ - NCT04141592Recruiting
Study immune and disease changes in fatty liver
This study looks at what drives non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and how it affects the body, including immune-related changes. You may be invited if you have confirmed fatty liver disease or, alternatively, if you are a healthy person with no liver disease.
London, Greater LondonAges 18 years+ - NCT03884075RecruitingPhase 2
Semaglutide study for fatty liver and how sugar affects the liver
This Phase 2 study tests how semaglutide (a diabetes medication also used for weight) affects fatty liver and the liver’s response to sugar. It may help people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease understand whether the drug improves liver fat and related changes.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–100 - NCT03635541Recruiting
Liver health changes in fatty liver disease
This study tracks how liver scarring (fibrosis) and fat buildup (steatosis) change over time in people with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). It helps doctors understand risk factors so they can better predict and manage the disease.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT02863757Recruiting
Follow-up study for chronic hepatitis B with fatty liver
This study follows people who have chronic hepatitis B and also have fat buildup in the liver (nonalcoholic fatty liver disease). It’s looking at how these conditions behave over time and what may help, using information collected during follow-up visits.
Hong Kong, Hong KongAges Any age
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for fatty liver disease?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 177 recruiting fatty liver disease 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 fatty liver disease 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 fatty liver disease 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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