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
- NCT04496895Recruiting
Orange peel drink study for reducing body fat
This trial looks at whether a fermented orange peel product can lower body fat in adults. It may help if you have higher body fat and/or fatty liver, and you meet safety and health limits.
Taipei, TaiwanAges 20–65 - NCT04066608Enrolling by invitation
Screening for advanced liver scarring in people with HIV
This study looks at how common advanced liver scarring (advanced fibrosis) is in people living with HIV. It may help doctors better understand liver risk in everyday care and guide future prevention.
MainzAges 18 years+ - 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+ - 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 - 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+ - NCT06566105Recruiting
Fatty liver study for blood donors with weight concerns
This study collects blood samples from donors with excess weight or related health issues to better understand fatty liver disease. If you are a blood donor between 40 and 65, and have overweight, high blood sugar, abnormal cholesterol, or high blood pressure, you may be able to help.
Milan, MilanoAges 40–60 - NCT04209816Enrolling by invitation
Genetics study on fatty liver and cholesterol problems
This is a research study testing whether specific gene changes are linked to fatty liver and a cholesterol pattern that raises heart risk. It may help researchers understand who is most likely to develop these conditions and why, which could guide future prevention.
HelsinkiAges 18–70 - NCT06274788Recruiting
Safety study of long-term Omegaven for liver problems from IV nutrition
This study checks if children who need Omegaven for eight weeks or longer develop a lack of essential fats. It is for kids with liver issues caused by IV nutrition who cannot eat or digest food normally.
Fountain Valley, CaliforniaAges 1 day–17 years - NCT03025074Recruiting
Blood sample bank for liver disease research
This study collects blood samples to build a “biobank” (a stored library of samples) for researchers studying liver diseases like hepatitis, fatty liver disease, and liver cancer. It may help future testing and treatments by allowing scientists to study patterns in people with and without liver conditions.
Buffalo, New YorkAges 7 years+ - NCT06836609RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of a new drug for fatty liver disease (MASLD/MASH)
This study tests a new drug called ALN-CIDEB for people with fatty liver disease (MASLD or MASH). The goal is to see if it can reduce liver fat and improve liver health. You may qualify if you have a higher BMI and evidence of liver fat on imaging tests.
Chandler, ArizonaAges 18–65 - NCT07652151Recruiting
Fatty Liver Disease Study Using Wearable Tracking
This research studies fatty liver disease linked to metabolic problems like diabetes and obesity. You'll wear a fitness tracker and have liver imaging to help doctors understand the disease and find new treatments.
RomaAges 18 years+ - NCT07820644Recruiting
Liver cancer risk prediction in chronic liver disease
This study aims to predict the risk of developing liver cancer in people with chronic liver conditions such as hepatitis B or C, cirrhosis, or fatty liver disease. By participating, you may help researchers improve early detection and prevention strategies for liver cancer.
Shenzhen, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT06599918RecruitingPhase 2
Nicotinamide for liver scarring in fatty liver disease
This study tests whether nicotinamide (a form of vitamin B3) can help reduce liver scarring in people with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. You may qualify if you have moderate to severe liver scarring and are between 18 and 85 years old.
BarcelonaAges 18–85 - NCT07865936Recruiting
Heart health check for fatty liver disease patients
This study looks at heart health in people with fatty liver disease (MASLD) by measuring calcium in the heart's arteries with a special scan, to see if they are at risk for heart problems.
Bangkok, BangkoknoiAges 35–75 - NCT04014413Recruiting
Fecal transplant for gut and immune-related conditions
This trial studies whether fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT)—a medical procedure using stool from a screened donor to restore gut bacteria—can improve safety and outcomes for people with certain bowel, immune, and metabolic conditions. It may help if your symptoms are thought to be related to an unhealthy gut microbiome, though eligibility is broad and depends on specific safety factors.
Hong Kong, ShatinAges Any age - NCT03481829Recruiting
Long-term study tracking health factors from pregnancy
This study follows pregnant mothers and their babies for years to understand how early life factors can affect health later. If you qualify, you and your child(ren) will be asked to stay in the research study for at least 3 years after delivery.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 1 day–99 years - NCT06661655Recruiting
Testing a new ultrasound for liver fat in MASLD patients
This study tests a new ultrasound device that uses sound waves to measure fat in the liver without needles or surgery. It is for people with a type of fatty liver disease called MASLD or MASH, who are already getting an MRI to check their liver.
AngersAges 18–80 - NCT06632444RecruitingPhase 3
Study of survodutide for liver disease NASH/MASH with fibrosis
This trial tests an investigational drug called survodutide for people with NASH or MASH, a type of fatty liver disease that also has liver scarring (moderate or advanced fibrosis). The goal is to see if the drug can improve the condition.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT05810480Recruiting
Predicting steroid-dependent liver injury with blood test
This study looks at whether a specific blood marker can predict which patients with liver inflammation will need long-term steroid treatment. It may help doctors decide the best treatment for you if you have unexplained liver injury.
AachenAges Any age - NCT03407833Enrolling by invitation
Study changes in the body after weight, gut, or liver treatment
This study looks at how the body’s insulin-sensitivity (how well your body uses sugar/insulin) and organ function change after certain medical procedures. It may help researchers understand why some people improve after surgery or liver transplant and guide future care.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT01403402Recruiting
Study of congenital muscle disease patients and their families
This trial collects health information from patients with certain inherited (genetic) muscle diseases and from their families. It may help researchers better understand the disease and improve care by learning what symptoms and treatments patients experience over time.
Lakewood, CaliforniaAges Any age - NCT03851627RecruitingPhase 4
Testosterone for fatty liver in overweight men with diabetes
This trial compares testosterone undecanoate versus a placebo (inactive pill) to see if it lowers fat in the liver measured by MRI. It focuses on overweight or obese men who have prediabetes or type 2 diabetes and low testosterone confirmed by blood tests.
ViennaAges 18–75 - NCT06203548Recruiting
Tracking liver fat with a continuous monitor
This study looks at a new way to track how much fat is in your liver using a simple, continuous device. It may help people with fatty liver disease and related metabolic issues (like being overweight or having high blood sugar) avoid frequent MRI scans.
Hong KongAges 18–65 - NCT05165706Recruiting
Study of how obesity affects insulin resistance over time
This study follows adults over time to understand how weight and body chemistry relate to insulin resistance. It may help researchers learn why insulin resistance happens and what could prevent or improve it.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 35–65
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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.
Related conditions
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.