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
- NCT06386198Recruiting
Health Advocate for Young Liver Transplant Patients
This study tests a program that helps young adults with a liver transplant prepare to move from a children’s hospital to an adult hospital. It aims to provide extra support for people who also have social needs like trouble getting enough food.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18–25 - NCT06366048Recruiting
Liver surgery and risk of liver failure study
This study looks at how the amount of healthy liver tissue removed during surgery affects the risk of liver failure after the operation. It is for people with common types of liver cancer (HCC or ICC) who are having a planned liver resection.
Fujian, Shanghai MunicipalityAges Any age - 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 - NCT06345508Recruiting
Finding liver cancer early with ultrasound
This study tests a new ultrasound technique to catch liver cancer sooner. If you have regular imaging checks for liver cancer or are getting an MRI for a liver spot, you may be able to join.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT06342414Recruiting
Blood test to tell apart two types of liver cancer
This study uses a blood test (called a liquid biopsy) to help doctors tell the difference between two common types of liver cancer: hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC). If you have been diagnosed with one of these cancers and have a blood sample taken before starting curative treatment, this study may help improve diagnosis and care.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06269510Recruiting
Study to help alcohol-related liver disease patients drink less
This study is testing new ways to help people with alcohol-related liver disease reduce their drinking. Researchers will check if a program offered through your regular liver clinic can help you drink less and stay healthier.
Detroit, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT06225193Recruiting
Liver test study for early fatty liver detection
This study looks at a blood test called ELF to see if it can find early signs of fatty liver disease in people who are at higher risk. The goal is to help catch the problem sooner so it can be treated.
Dallas, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06133101RecruitingPhase 2
Soymilk for liver health in children
This trial tests if drinking soymilk can improve liver health in children who are overweight or have a fatty liver. It compares soymilk to cow's milk to see which is better for reducing liver fat.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 5–16 - NCT05733832Recruiting
Transitional care after hospital discharge for serious liver disease
This trial tests an extra support program after you leave the hospital to help people with advanced liver disease avoid complications and stay on track. It may help by providing structured follow-up soon after discharge.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06088758Recruiting
Preserving fatty livers with a machine for transplant
This study tests a new way to preserve donated livers that have extra fat (steatotic livers) using a special machine that keeps the liver healthy outside the body. If successful, it could allow more livers to be used for transplantation, helping people on the waiting list get a transplant sooner.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–80 - NCT03694691Recruiting
Creating a checklist for keeping donated livers viable
This study looks at a way to predict whether a donated liver will work well after being kept alive outside the body (“machine perfused”). It may help doctors choose the best livers and improve transplant outcomes.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–75 - NCT05689645RecruitingPhase 2
Drug trial for liver injury or liver failure
This Phase 2 trial tests an injection medicine (F573) to see if it can improve people with liver injury, drug-related liver damage, or liver failure. You may be screened with blood tests, liver stiffness measurements, and possibly symptom checks.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–60 - NCT05475015Recruiting
3D MRI scan to assess liver scarring and pressure
This study tests whether a special 3D MRI scan (3D-MRE) can measure liver scarring and the high pressure in the liver called portal hypertension. It may help your team use imaging to understand how severe your liver disease is, especially when a pressure test (HVPG) is being considered.
Shenyang, LiaoningAges 18–75 - NCT05330923Recruiting
HIV and fatty liver check-in study with ultrasound follow-up
This study follows people with HIV who also have fatty liver disease and checks their health over time. It may help by improving monitoring and care planning, especially using ultrasound scans and regular follow-up.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges Any age - NCT05248581Recruiting
Living donor liver transplant for unresectable colon cancer spread
This trial looks at using a living donor liver transplant for people whose colon or rectal cancer has spread to the liver in a way that can’t be removed with standard surgery. It may help if you might otherwise have limited options because your liver surgery would be too risky.
Rochester, New YorkAges 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 - NCT04982653RecruitingPhase 2
Stitch type study to prevent hernia after liver surgery
This trial compares two ways of closing the belly incision after open liver surgery to see which best lowers the chance of getting an incisional hernia (a bulge near the scar). It may help by guiding surgeons toward the closure method that prevents hernias better.
Houston, TexasAges 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 - NCT04864054RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study T-cell therapy for advanced liver cancer
This trial tests a custom immune-cell treatment made to target a marker (GPC3) found on some liver cancers. It’s for adults with advanced HCC whose cancer has worsened after standard treatment or who couldn’t tolerate it.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04634357RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing donor-like immune T cells for children with liver cancer
This Phase 1/2 trial tests an immune-cell treatment (ET140203 T cells) in children and teens with certain liver cancers that have come back or did not respond to standard treatment. It aims to see whether these T cells can shrink tumors and is mainly focused on safety and early effectiveness.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 1–21 - NCT04466124Enrolling by invitation
Study of liver cancer patients getting proton beam therapy
This study follows people with liver cancer who are scheduled to receive proton beam therapy. It looks at how patients do after treatment and what to expect going forward.
Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-doAges 19 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+ - NCT04075305Recruiting
Study measuring radiation treatment outcomes with an MR-Linac
This study follows what happens when radiation treatment is guided using an MR-Linac (a special machine that combines MRI imaging with radiation). It may help improve how radiation therapy is planned and assessed, especially for people who can safely have MRI scans.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT03981497Recruiting
Microwave treatment for small, hard-to-remove liver and kidney tumors
This trial tests using a “microwave ablation” procedure to destroy small liver or kidney tumors when surgery isn’t an option or can’t remove everything. It may help patients avoid major surgery by targeting tumors directly with heat.
MilanAges 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.