Clinical trials
Liver Transplant clinical trials
Below are recruiting liver transplant clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 194 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05899231Recruiting
Online strengthening program while you wait for a liver transplant
This trial tests an online prehabilitation program (strength and fitness training delivered digitally) to help people who are likely to need a liver transplant become stronger before transplant. It may benefit people who feel “frail” or “pre-frail,” since improving strength before surgery can help recovery.
Calgary, AlbertaAges 18 years+ - NCT05866796Recruiting
Test blood patterns to predict problems after liver transplant
This study checks whether a special blood test can predict who is at higher risk of graft loss (the transplanted liver not working well) and death after a liver transplant. It may help doctors identify higher-risk patients earlier and tailor follow-up care.
Ghent, FlandersAges 18 years+ - NCT05761483Recruiting
Endoscopic treatment for bile duct narrowing after liver transplant
This trial tests an endoscopic (camera-based) approach to treat bile duct narrowing that happens after a liver transplant. It may help improve bile flow and liver blood test results when the narrowing is in the bile duct area near where the liver’s bile ducts split.
Roma, RMAges 18 years+ - NCT05224583Enrolling by invitation
Study BK virus after combined liver and kidney transplant
This study looks at how often BK virus shows up in people after a combined liver-kidney transplant. It may help the transplant team better predict and manage this virus after surgery.
Dallas, TexasAges 18–100 - NCT05242315RecruitingPhase 4
Long-acting tacrolimus after liver transplant
This trial studies whether taking an extended-release form of tacrolimus (a medicine to prevent transplant rejection) after a liver transplant works well for people who are followed at the University of Alberta. It may help simplify dosing and monitor safety and effectiveness after transplant.
Edmonton, AlbertaAges 18 years+ - NCT05082077Enrolling by invitation
Liver transplant preservation registry
This study tracks how donated livers are preserved and matched to recipients during liver transplants. It aims to improve how donor livers are kept and used, which may help more people get successful transplants.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges Any age - NCT04672863Recruiting
Mediterranean diet after a first liver transplant
This study tests whether eating a Mediterranean-style diet after a first liver transplant is safe and helpful for recovery or health. It targets adults who are able to follow a nutrition plan and do not have certain complications or conditions that could interfere with diet changes.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT04246970Enrolling by invitation
Training program before and after liver transplant
This trial studies a structured exercise and training program before and after liver transplantation to help people recover better. You may be able to benefit if you’re getting an elective liver transplant and can safely participate in the training plan.
Valencia, ValenciaAges 18 years+ - NCT04234139Enrolling by invitation
Study of severe alcoholic hepatitis patients before early liver transplant
This study follows people with severe alcoholic hepatitis who are being considered for an early liver transplant before they’ve been sober for 6 months. It aims to better understand this group’s situation and ethics/safety as early transplantation plans are made.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT05793203Recruiting
Tests noninvasive checks to spot liver transplant complications early
This study looks at how well noninvasive tests (tests that don’t require surgery or taking tissue) can detect complications after a liver transplant. It may help patients and teams find problems earlier using safer, easier monitoring.
RomeAges 18–75 - NCT04446832Recruiting
Vaccine study for people waiting for liver transplant
This study tests a vaccine strategy for people who are being evaluated and waiting for a liver transplant. The goal is to see how well the immune system responds and how the results are interpreted before transplant.
LyonAges 18 years+ - NCT06734013Recruiting
Genetic testing to help diagnose liver transplant rejection
This study looks at whether genetic testing of a tissue sample (biopsy) can help doctors more accurately diagnose rejection after a liver transplant. It is for people who have already been diagnosed with rejection and have a stored tissue sample available.
BolognaAges 18 years+ - NCT06183892Recruiting
Extended-release tacrolimus in stable child liver transplant recipients
This study tests an extended-release version of the anti-rejection drug tacrolimus in children who have already had a stable liver transplant. The goal is to see if the longer-acting capsule works as well as the immediate-release form, potentially simplifying daily medication routines.
ShanghaiAges 6 months–18 years - NCT07530913Enrolling by invitation
Digital Rehabilitation Platform for Liver Transplant Patients
This study tests a smartphone or tablet-based exercise program designed to help people recovering from living donor liver transplant surgery. The goal is to see if using guided exercises on a digital device at home improves recovery and quality of life after transplant.
SeoulAges 20–65 - NCT06857331Recruiting
Numbing block for pain after liver transplant
This trial tests a special numbing injection (erector spinae plane block) to help control pain after liver transplant surgery. It may be a good option if you have severe liver disease and need a transplant.
KyivAges Any age - NCT07279350Recruiting
Health advocate support for children after liver transplant
This study tests whether having a health advocate helps families manage care for their child after a liver transplant. The advocate will provide support and resources to reduce stress and improve the child's recovery.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges birth–18 years - NCT07123740Recruiting
Pain relief after liver donor surgery: two methods compared
This study compares two ways to control pain after surgery for living liver donors. It tests if one method works better than the other, which could help you recover more comfortably.
Altındağ, AnkaraAges 18–65 - NCT06874296Recruiting
Testing machine perfusion for declined livers to shorten transplant wait time
This trial tests whether using a machine to keep donated livers healthy (normothermic machine perfusion) can allow more people to receive a transplant sooner. It is for patients who are already on the waiting list for a liver and have a moderately severe MELD score (25 or less).
Hamburg, Free and Hanseatic City of HamburgAges 18 years+ - NCT06832189RecruitingPhase 1
Testing everolimus and epoetin for liver transplant tolerance
This trial is testing whether a combination of two drugs, everolimus and epoetin, can help liver transplant recipients gradually reduce their anti-rejection medicines. If successful, it may lead to long-term transplant tolerance with fewer side effects.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06660095Enrolling by invitation
Measuring p50 during liver transplant surgery
This study is testing a new way to measure something called 'p50' during liver transplant surgery to see if it can help doctors better manage your care. It is for people who are having a planned liver transplant and are in relatively stable but serious health condition.
MalatyaAges 18–65 - NCT06354179RecruitingPhase 4
Once-daily immunosuppression after liver transplant
This study tests whether taking immunosuppressive drugs (tacrolimus and mycophenolate mofetil) just once a day, instead of twice, works as well for people who recently had a liver transplant. The goal is to make the medication schedule easier and possibly safer.
BesançonAges 18 years+ - NCT06075745RecruitingPhase 2
CMV Vaccine Study for Liver Transplant Candidates
This trial tests a vaccine to prevent cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection in people awaiting a first liver transplant. You may be eligible if you have never been infected with CMV and are scheduled to receive a liver transplant within the next 1 to 12 months.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT05953948Enrolling by invitation
Smartphone case management program for liver transplant patients
This trial studies whether an “intelligent” phone-based case management program can help people after a liver transplant. You may be able to participate if you’re a liver transplant recipient and can use a smartphone, but not if you have liver-related confusion.
Taoyuan, TYAges 20 years+ - NCT05655273Enrolling by invitationPhase 4
Switch tacrolimus timing after liver transplant to Envarsus
This trial looks at whether changing your maintenance anti-rejection medicine from Prograf (usually twice daily) to Envarsus (once daily) can help keep your liver and kidney function stable. It targets people who may be having kidney side effects, symptoms from tacrolimus, or trouble taking a twice-daily medicine.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–99
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for liver transplant?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 194 recruiting liver transplant 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 liver transplant 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 liver transplant 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.