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Fatty Liver clinical trials
Below are recruiting fatty liver clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 166 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07662356Recruiting
NAFLD study in Chinese patients having obesity surgery
This study follows Chinese patients who are having obesity surgery to understand how nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) changes over time and to find markers that might predict its course. It could help doctors better treat liver problems in people with obesity.
Hong Kong, New TerritoriesAges 18 years+ - NCT06798948RecruitingPhase 2
Can a mix of herbs improve mild fatty liver?
This study is testing if a combination of four herbs (artichoke, milk thistle, turmeric, and licorice root) can help people with non-alcoholic mild to moderate fatty liver disease (also called metabolic-associated fatty liver disease). It's a randomized trial, meaning participants are assigned to either the herbal mix or a comparison group. This may offer a natural option to support liver health.
Hangzhou, Select...Ages 18–65 - NCT06989723RecruitingPhase 4
Pioglitazone and empagliflozin for fatty liver in type 2 diabetes
This trial tests two diabetes pills (pioglitazone and empagliflozin) to see if they can reduce liver fat in people with type 2 diabetes and fatty liver disease. It may help if your diabetes is not well controlled and you have a fatty liver confirmed by a special ultrasound scan.
Seongnam-siAges 20 years+ - NCT06939569Recruiting
Studying fatty liver disease in people with inflammatory bowel disease
This study looks at how common non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is in people with inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's or colitis). Researchers want to learn more about the link between the two conditions.
ShanghaiAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT07265544Recruiting
Liver disease study using advanced tissue analysis
This study uses advanced techniques to analyze liver tissue samples from people with various liver conditions. It aims to better understand how liver diseases develop and progress, which may help improve future treatments.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges Any age - NCT05697991Recruiting
Study of fatty liver in adults with type 2 diabetes
This study looks at people with type 2 diabetes who also have fatty liver. The goal is to learn more about this condition in a Saudi group and test approaches that could improve care.
Riyadh, Select A State Or ProvinceAges 18–60 - NCT06717828Recruiting
Tai Chi for fatty liver in older adults
This trial tests whether Tai Chi, a gentle exercise, can improve fatty liver disease in middle-aged and older adults who are overweight. If you are between 40 and 75 and have metabolic fatty liver, you might be able to join.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 40–75 - NCT07130318Recruiting
Mediterranean diet and exercise for fatty liver in FMF
This trial tests if a Mediterranean diet plus aerobic exercise can improve fatty liver in women with Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF) who are also obese. It aims to see if these lifestyle changes help liver health.
Dokki, Giza GovernorateAges 30–55 - NCT07832994Recruiting
Exercise for teens with celiac disease, metabolic syndrome, and fatty liver
This trial tests whether a specific exercise program can improve metabolic syndrome and fatty liver in teenage girls with celiac disease. It may help reduce liver fat and improve overall health.
Giza, DokkiAges 13–17 - NCT07241195Recruiting
Fatty Liver Study in Older Adults
This study follows older adults with fatty liver disease to understand how their metabolism changes over time and how it affects their overall health. It helps researchers learn more about the condition and its impact on the body outside the liver.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 65–100 - 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 - NCT06751862Recruiting
How sugars affect fat in the liver
This study looks at how different types of sugars affect fat buildup in the liver. It is for men who are either at a healthy weight or have obesity, and also for men with a specific amount of liver fat (mild to moderate fatty liver).
Prague, Czech RepublicAges 18–70 - NCT07070362Recruiting
Digital early warning system for lung injury after liver surgery
This trial tests a digital early warning system to detect acute lung injury after liver surgery. It may help doctors catch breathing problems early so they can treat them faster.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT07193927RecruitingPhase 2
Testing a probiotic mix for fatty liver disease (MASLD)
This trial tests whether a probiotic mixture can improve liver health in people with moderate fatty liver disease (MASLD). It looks at how the probiotic affects liver fat, inflammation, and metabolism.
Girona, GironaAges 18–75 - 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+ - 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 - NCT07658755Recruiting
LiverSeek: Finding advanced liver scarring in MASLD
This study uses routine blood tests to find people with advanced liver scarring caused by a condition called MASLD. If you are between 50 and 75, have certain metabolic risks, and get blood work from your primary care doctor at select centers, you may be eligible.
Madrid, MadridAges 50–75 - 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+ - 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 - 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 - NCT07481734RecruitingPhase 2
Tesamorelin for reducing liver fat in fatty liver disease
This trial tests if tesamorelin, a daily injection, can reduce liver fat in adults with fatty liver disease. It may help people whose liver has fat but is not yet scarred into cirrhosis.
Shenzhen, GuangdongAges 18–75 - 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+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for fatty liver?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 166 recruiting fatty liver 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 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 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.