Clinical trials
Refractory Ascites clinical trials
Below are recruiting refractory ascites clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 4 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06814626RecruitingPhase 3
Nutrition therapy for muscle loss in cirrhosis with fluid buildup
This trial tests whether a special nutrition plan can help treat muscle loss in people with liver cirrhosis who also have fluid buildup that doesn't improve with standard treatment. It aims to improve strength and outcomes after a procedure to place a shunt in the liver.
PalermoAges 18–80 - NCT05867602RecruitingPhase 2
High-dose albumin for stubborn fluid buildup in liver disease
This Phase 2 trial tests whether high-dose albumin can reduce “refractory ascites,” which is fluid buildup in the belly that doesn’t improve with the highest tolerated water pills (diuretics). If you have liver cirrhosis and need frequent drainage, this study may offer a new treatment option.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT03506893Recruiting
Alfapump device to reduce stubborn belly fluid in liver disease
This study looks at whether placing an Alfapump under the skin can better manage “refractory ascites,” which is stubborn belly fluid buildup in people with cirrhosis. It also evaluates the medical and economic impact of this care, and who benefits most.
AmiensAges 18 years+ - NCT07163689Recruiting
TIPS for liver disease with portal hypertension
This trial compares patients who have a rare liver condition (porto-sinusoidal vascular disease) with those who have cirrhosis, to see how a procedure called TIPS (a shunt placed in the liver to reduce blood pressure) works for complications like bleeding, fluid buildup, or blood clots.
Amiens, PicardieAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for refractory ascites?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 4 recruiting refractory ascites 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 refractory ascites 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 refractory ascites 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.