Clinical trials
Liver clinical trials
Below are recruiting liver clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 1,219 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06749990Recruiting
Alcohol relapse risk after liver transplant
This study looks at why some people with alcohol-related liver disease start drinking again after a liver transplant. It aims to find factors that increase or decrease that risk.
BolognaAges 18 years+ - NCT07445412Recruiting
Liver regeneration study for patients with small future liver remnant
This trial tests techniques to help the liver grow before surgery in people who have a liver tumor and whose future liver remnant is too small. The goal is to make the liver big enough to safely remove the tumor.
Bologna, BolognaAges 18 years+ - NCT07414095Recruiting
Frailty assessment before liver transplant and outcomes
This study looks at how frail liver transplant candidates are before surgery and whether that affects their recovery afterward. Participants will complete simple physical and mental tasks to help doctors better understand their overall health before the transplant.
IzmirAges 18–65 - NCT07329296Enrolling by invitation
Liver regeneration after living donor transplant study
This study looks at how the donor's liver grows back after donating a part of it for a living donor liver transplant. If you have donated a part of your liver between 2004 and 2026, joining could help doctors learn more about liver healing.
Rotterdam, South HollandAges 18–60 - NCT07312864RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
New bioartificial liver for liver failure and small-for-size syndrome
This study tests a new bioartificial liver made from special cells to support people with severe liver problems, including liver failure or when the liver is too small after surgery. It aims to see if it is safe and can help the liver recover.
BeijingAges Any age - NCT05644717RecruitingPhase 4
Testing erugliflozin for fatty liver and diabetes control
This trial studies whether erugliflozin can reduce liver fat and liver scarring (fibrosis) while also improving blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes and fatty liver disease (NASH/NAFLD). It’s designed for people who haven’t used certain diabetes medicines like SGLT2 inhibitors or insulin before.
Peshawar, KPKAges 18–65 - NCT07269041RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Immune tolerance after liver transplant
This trial tests a way to help your body accept your liver transplant without needing lifelong anti-rejection drugs. It uses your living donor's stem cells to train your immune system to not attack the new liver.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07202910Recruiting
Validating liver imaging in children
This study tests if non-invasive imaging (like ultrasound) can replace liver biopsies in children with liver disease. It may help avoid the need for a needle biopsy in the future.
Gothenburg, Västra Götaland CountyAges Up to 25 years - NCT07192575Recruiting
Preventing lung problems after laparoscopic liver surgery
This trial tests if special breathing exercises before surgery can help prevent lung complications after laparoscopic (keyhole) liver surgery. It may benefit you by reducing your risk of pneumonia or other breathing issues after the procedure.
KuopioAges 18 years+ - NCT07085806Recruiting
Pentoxifylline for liver growth after donor surgery
This study tests if a medicine called pentoxifylline can help your liver grow faster after donating a large part of it. You would take the medicine before and after your donor surgery.
New DelhiAges 18–55 - NCT07028580Recruiting
High-Protein Plant Diet for Liver Cirrhosis
This study tests whether a special diet high in plant-based protein (with some animal protein) can help people with severe liver cirrhosis who are waiting for a kidney transplant. The diet aims to improve nutrition and health without overloading the liver.
Athens, AtticaAges 18–80 - NCT06986447Enrolling by invitation
Non-invasive tests for serious liver disease
This study is testing whether advanced imaging and other non-invasive methods can properly identify people with significant liver scarring due to metabolic liver disease or alcohol-related liver disease. It may help find better ways to track liver health without repeated needle biopsies.
Chandler, ArizonaAges 18–80 - NCT05339984Recruiting
MRI-based planning during liver surgery and related procedures
This study uses MRI imaging and computer modeling to better plan liver surgery and related liver treatments. It may help doctors predict circulation (blood flow) changes during surgery and choose safer surgical timing or approaches.
Villejuif, Val de MarneAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT06875232Enrolling by invitation
Comparing CT and MRI scans for live liver donors
This study looks at how well CT scans and MRI scans (MRCP) show the blood vessels in the liver before a living donor liver donation. It aims to find out which scan is better at planning the surgery.
Rotterdam, South HollandAges 18–60 - NCT06845345Enrolling by invitationPhase 4
Can a special diet or pills help liver health?
This study compares two treatments for liver scarring in people with overweight or related health issues. One group follows a special diet with restricted eating times, while the other takes a combination of two medications (naltrexone and bupropion). It aims to see which approach better improves liver fibrosis.
RotterdamAges 18–75 - NCT06819917Recruiting
Liver fibrosis test study for fatty liver disease
This study is looking for new ways to detect liver scarring (fibrosis) in people with fatty liver disease (NAFLD, NASH, MASLD, or MASH). If you qualify, you will give a blood sample to help identify biomarkers that could replace biopsies.
CopenhagenAges 18–75 - NCT06689670Recruiting
Liver tumor ablation with a needle-based device
This trial tests a needle-based device that uses heat or cold to destroy liver tumors. It is for people with primary or secondary liver cancer who cannot have surgery or a transplant.
Topkapı, IstanbulAges 18–100 - 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 - NCT06658782Recruiting
MRI vs ultrasound for liver cancer detection in high-risk people
This trial compares two types of scans to see which detects liver cancer better in people at high risk. You would receive either an MRI with contrast or an ultrasound every 6 months to monitor for liver cancer.
Oxford, OxonAges 18 years+ - 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+ - 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 - NCT06179602Recruiting
Study of thermal ablation for liver tumors
This study follows patients who are having a procedure called thermal ablation to treat liver tumors. It aims to learn more about how well the procedure works and how safe it is.
LeidenAges 18–110 - NCT06455280RecruitingPhase 1
A study of Siplizumab for autoimmune liver disease patients awaiting transplant
This trial tests a drug called Siplizumab in people with autoimmune hepatitis or primary sclerosing cholangitis who are on the liver transplant waitlist. It aims to see if the drug can help manage their condition before and after transplant.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for liver?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,219 recruiting 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 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 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.