Clinical trials
Fatty Liver clinical trials
Below are recruiting fatty liver clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 180 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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+ - 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 - NCT05974904Recruiting
Study links a liver-related cell marker to fatty liver damage
This study looks at existing health survey data to see whether a specific immune-cell marker (called HsCAR) is related to fatty liver disease and liver scarring. It may help researchers better understand which people are at higher risk for worsening liver damage.
Chongqing, Chongqing MunicipalityAges 18–90 - NCT06944353Enrolling by invitation
Fatty liver risk screening in the emergency department
This study looks at fatty liver findings on emergency department scans. If you have fatty liver and were sent home from the ED, the study may help connect you to follow-up care and avoid future liver problems.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 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 - 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 - NCT07518784Recruiting
Testing a new liver scanning device for fatty liver disease
This study tests a new device called LiverScope® that scans your liver to detect fatty liver disease (MASLD). The scan uses special imaging technology and may help doctors diagnose liver disease more quickly and accurately.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07737340Recruiting
Metabolic liver disease in new HIV patients
This study looks at liver health in people newly diagnosed with HIV, before they start HIV treatment. It aims to understand early changes in the liver related to metabolism.
Ankara, AnkaraAges 18 years+ - 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 - 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 - NCT07692438Recruiting
Can Taiwan green propolis help with fatty liver and body fat?
This trial tests whether a natural supplement called Taiwan green propolis can improve blood fats and reduce body fat in people with fatty liver disease (MASLD). If you have fatty liver plus at least one related health issue like high cholesterol, diabetes, or high blood pressure, you may be eligible.
DalinAges 18–80 - NCT07534241Recruiting
Reishi Mushroom for Fatty Liver Disease
This study tests whether reishi mushroom (a type of fungus) can improve liver health in people with metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease—a condition where fat builds up in the liver. Researchers want to see if this natural supplement can reduce liver inflammation and improve blood sugar and cholesterol levels.
LahoreAges 35–65 - NCT06953830Enrolling by invitation
Measuring spleen stiffness in veterans with fatty liver disease
This study tests a new way to measure spleen stiffness in veterans with metabolic-dysfunction fatty liver disease. It may help doctors better understand and monitor this condition without invasive procedures.
Columbia, South CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07270601Recruiting
Ultrasound test for liver fat
This study is testing a new ultrasound method to measure fat in the liver. It is for people who may have a liver condition or have risk factors like diabetes or obesity, as well as healthy volunteers.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18–75 - NCT07553663RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a new liver disease treatment for fatty liver
This study tests how your body processes a new medication called miricorilant, designed to help people with fatty liver disease (MASH). You'll have liver scans or recent biopsy results and metabolic conditions like diabetes or high blood pressure.
San Antonio, TexasAges 18–75 - NCT06619808Recruiting
Hyperbaric oxygen for fatty liver disease
This trial tests whether breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber (hyperbaric oxygen therapy) can help people with fatty liver disease caused by metabolic issues. It may reduce liver fat and improve liver health.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–75 - NCT07321925Recruiting
Using sound waves to measure liver fat
This study tests a new method that uses sound waves to measure fat in your liver. It could help doctors check liver health without a biopsy.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18 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
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for fatty liver?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 180 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.