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 187 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06942312Enrolling by invitation
Liver metabolism study in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
This trial studies how the liver processes fat in people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). It uses MRI scans to look at liver metabolism, which may help doctors understand the disease better and find new treatments.
Helsinki, UusimaaAges 18–75 - NCT06888570Enrolling by invitation
Liver health study for children & young adults with Down syndrome
This study looks at how eating patterns and body composition relate to fatty liver in children and young adults with Trisomy 21 (Down syndrome) or other genetic intellectual disabilities. It may help understand who is at risk and how to prevent liver problems.
Madrid, MadridAges 5–22 - 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 - NCT05563259Enrolling by invitation
Brain and memory testing in fatty liver disease
This study checks how well your brain and memory work in people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. It also looks at brain function with special assessments, which may help researchers understand what changes happen with this condition.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 20–75 - 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 - NCT03875625Recruiting
Tracking body fat and liver fat after weight-loss treatment
This study looks at how body fat and liver fat change after bariatric (weight-loss) surgery or a lifestyle program. You may join if you have overweight or obesity and can safely have MRI scans, so researchers can compare results between treatment approaches.
Hong Kong, ShatinAges 18–65 - NCT07192159Recruiting
Ultrasound vs MRI for measuring liver fat in MASLD
This study compares ultrasound (DeepUSFF) and MRI (MRI-PDFF) for measuring liver fat in people with MASLD (a type of fatty liver disease not caused by alcohol). It aims to see if ultrasound can be used as a cheaper, more accessible alternative to MRI.
Boardman, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06541132Recruiting
Liver fat and heart artery narrowing study
This study looks at whether the amount of fat in your liver, seen on an ultrasound, is linked to the severity of narrowing in your heart arteries. If you had a heart catheterization (angiography) and an abdominal ultrasound, your data may help researchers understand this connection.
Chongqing, Chongqing MunicipalityAges 18–90 - NCT04365855Recruiting
Study of fatty liver risk in local adults
This study looks at how common fatty liver disease is and what factors may be linked to it in adults in Olmsted County. You may be asked about health history, alcohol use, and possibly to undergo MRI scans.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT06704321Recruiting
Effects of TOTUM-448 on liver fat and heart health
This trial tests a supplement called TOTUM-448 to see if it can reduce liver fat and improve heart health in people with a fatty liver condition (MASLD). If you have excess liver fat and are overweight, this study could help find new ways to manage your condition.
Québec, QuebecAges 18–75 - NCT06354088RecruitingPhase 1
Study of alpelisib for insulin resistance
This study tests a single dose of a drug called alpelisib (a PI3K inhibitor) to see how it affects insulin and blood sugar in people who are either insulin sensitive or insulin resistant. The goal is to understand why some people become resistant to insulin, which may help find new treatments for diabetes and related conditions.
New York, New YorkAges 18–70 - NCT06453915RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Brain PET scan for inflammation in fatty liver disease
This study uses a special PET scan to look for inflammation in the brain related to fatty liver disease. It may help researchers understand how liver health affects brain function.
Sacramento, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05305287RecruitingPhase 4
Measuring liver energy use in people with diabetes and fatty liver disease
This study looks at how the liver uses energy (mitochondria) in people with type 2 diabetes and fatty liver disease. By understanding this, researchers may find better ways to treat liver problems.
San Antonio, TexasAges 18–80 - NCT05463796Recruiting
Prevention and early detection for people at high cancer risk
This study looks at surveillance (watching closely), prevention, and early “interception” steps to lower the chance that cancer will develop or be found later. It is for people with genetic risk, past cancer treatment exposures, strong family history, or certain early pre-cancer or high-risk conditions.
Boston, MassachusettsAges Any age - NCT05255978Recruiting
Follow-up study for hepatitis B with fatty liver
This observational study looks at people with chronic hepatitis B who also have fatty liver (non-alcoholic fatty liver disease). It follows how their liver health changes over time and may help doctors understand outcomes and risk factors.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18 years+ - NCT07185932RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Rifaximin for fatty liver with metabolic issues
This trial tests if rifaximin, a gut-targeted antibiotic, can help people with fatty liver disease who also have metabolic problems like obesity or diabetes. You need a recent fatty liver diagnosis and a liver fat level of at least 8% on an MRI scan.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06626074Recruiting
MRI study for NASH diagnosis
This study looks at MRI scans to find better ways to diagnose NASH (a type of fatty liver disease with inflammation). If you are already scheduled for a liver biopsy for suspected NASH, an MRI might help researchers learn more about your condition.
Angers, FranceAges 18 years+ - NCT04634643Recruiting
Studies what causes fatty liver in teens
This study looks at why “nonalcoholic fatty liver disease” happens in teenagers and how it develops. It may help doctors better predict and prevent liver problems in children, even if there isn’t a new drug for you to take.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 12–18 - NCT07221188RecruitingPhase 3
Efimosfermin alfa for liver scarring in MASH
This study tests an investigational drug called efimosfermin alfa to see if it is safe and tolerable for people who have liver scarring (F2 or F3 stage) from a condition called MASH. The goal is to find out if the drug can help without causing serious side effects.
Arcadia, CaliforniaAges 18–75 - NCT07221227RecruitingPhase 3
Testing a new drug for MASH with moderate scarring
This trial tests a new medicine called Efimosfermin Alfa for people with MASH (a fatty liver disease) and moderate liver scarring. It aims to see if the medicine can improve the liver condition.
Chandler, ArizonaAges 18–75 - NCT03151473Recruiting
Study of adults with fatty liver and NASH over time
This is a long-term study that follows adults who are being managed for fatty liver (NAFL) or NASH to learn how these conditions change over time. It may help researchers better understand what to expect and how care decisions could be improved.
Hong KongAges 18 years+ - NCT03190538Recruiting
Study of fatty liver inflammation in Chinese children
This trial looks at nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (fatty liver with inflammation) in children. It is meant to test whether a new approach can help improve this liver problem without being caused by alcohol or other known liver diseases.
BeijingAges 1–18 - NCT03572465Recruiting
Ultrasound tests to diagnose fatty liver inflammation
This study checks whether special ultrasound measurements can help diagnose nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), a type of fatty liver disease. You may need a liver biopsy as part of routine care, and you may also be scanned with MRI to support the study tests.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT03811236Recruiting
Test cold exposure to activate body fat and reduce liver fat
This study tests whether controlled cold exposure can activate “brown fat” and affect liver fat buildup. It may help people with excess liver fat, measured on imaging, but it has several health and medication exclusions.
ViennaAges 18–50
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for fatty liver disease?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 187 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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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.