Clinical trials: Cirrhosis, Liver
Hepatitis C, HIV Infections
Peginterferon Alpha-2b And Ribavirin to Treat Hepatitis C in HIV-Infected Patients
This study will evaluate the safety and effectiveness of combination therapy with peginterferon alfa-2b and ribavirin for treating hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in HIV-infected patients.
- Trial name
- HEPCPR (NCT00018031)
- Testing
- Peginterferon alfa-2b, Ribavirin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Cirrhosis, Hepatitis B
FibroScan in Patients With Hepatitis B and C Presenting for Liver Biopsy
This study will examine the effectiveness of the FibroScan device in differentiating fibrosis in patients with hepatitis B and C.
- Conditions
- Cirrhosis, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C
- Trial name
- NCT00125762
- Testing
- FibroScan
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 907 people
- Sponsor
- Afdhal, Nezam, M.D.
Dementia, Chronic Disease
Project to Improve Communication About Serious Illness--Hospital Study: Comparative Effectiveness Trial (Trial 2)
The objective of this protocol is to test the effectiveness of a Jumpstart intervention on patient-centered outcomes for patients with chronic illness by ensuring that they receive care that is concordant with their goals over…
- Conditions
- Dementia, Chronic Disease, Neoplasm Metastasis, Lung Neoplasms
- Trial name
- PICSI-H (NCT04283994)
- Testing
- Survey-based Patient/Clinician Jumpstart, EHR-based Clinician Jumpstart
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 756 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Liver Cirrhosis, Biliary
Phase 4 Study of Obeticholic Acid Evaluating Clinical Outcomes in Patients With Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) is a serious, life-threatening, bile acid related liver disease of unknown cause. Without treatment, it frequently progresses to liver fibrosis and eventual cirrhosis requiring liver…
- Trial name
- COBALT (NCT02308111)
- Testing
- Obeticholic Acid (OCA)
- Where
- 181 sites in United States, Argentina and 29 more
- Volunteers
- 334 people
- Sponsor
- Intercept Pharmaceuticals
Obesity, Liver Cirrhosis
Endoscopic Intragastric Balloon Placement for Weight Loss in Liver Transplant Waitlist Candidates
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the Orbera Intragastric Balloon is a safe and effective means for weight loss and improved metabolic disease in patients with cirrhosis requiring liver transplantation.
- Trial name
- NCT02556138
- Testing
- ORBERA Intragastric Balloon
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Hepatitis C Virus (HCV)
Efficacy and Safety of Glecaprevir/Pibrentasvir (ABT-493/ABT-530) in Treatment-Naive and Treatment-Experienced Asian Adults With Chronic Hepatitis C Virus Genotype (GT) 1 to GT6 Infection With Compensated Cirrhosis and With or Without Human Immunodeficiency Virus Co-Infection
This study will evaluate the efficacy and safety of glecaprevir/pibrentasvir (ABT-493/ABT-530) in chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotype (GT)1 to GT6-infected Asian participants with compensated cirrhosis with or without human…
- Trial name
- VOYAGE-2 (NCT03235349)
- Testing
- Glecaprevir/Pibrentasvir
- Where
- 34 sites in China, South Korea
- Volunteers
- 160 people
- Sponsor
- AbbVie
Hepatic Cirrhosis, Liver Fibrosis
A Study of Experimental Medication BMS-986263 in Adults With Advanced Hepatic Fibrosis After Cure of Hepatitis C
This is a study of experimental medication BMS-986263 in adult patients with advanced hepatic fibrosis (scar tissue in the liver caused by inflammation that is far on in progress) after the patient is cured of hepatitis C (an…
- Trial name
- NCT03420768
- Testing
- BMS-986263
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 61 people
- Sponsor
- Bristol-Myers Squibb
Hepatitis
Treating Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis With Pioglitazone
Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is a common liver disease that resembles alcoholic hepatitis but occurs in persons who drink little or no alcohol.
- Trial name
- NCT00062764
- Testing
- Actos (Pioglitazone)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Chronic Disease, Neoplasm Metastasis
Facilitating Communication Study
This study is a randomized clinical trial of an intervention to improve outcomes for patients and their family by using ICU nurse facilitators to support, model, and teach communication strategies that enable patients and their…
- Conditions
- Chronic Disease, Neoplasm Metastasis, Lung Neoplasm, Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
- Trial name
- FCS2 (NCT03721952)
- Testing
- Facilitator-Based Intervention
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 977 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Liver Cirrhosis, Hepatic Cirrhosis
A Study of IDN-6556 in Subjects With Liver Cirrhosis
This is a multicenter study to see if treatment with IDN-6556 can help improve the liver function of patients with liver cirrhosis with Model for End-Stage Liver Disease scores between 11-18.
- Trial name
- LC (NCT02230670)
- Testing
- IDN-6556
- Where
- 28 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 87 people
- Sponsor
- Conatus Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Cirrhosis, Congenital Heart Disease
Role of Sildenafil for Fontan Associated Liver Disease (SiFALD) Study
The purpose of this study is to determine if the medication, sildenafil (also known as Revatio), can slow or stop the progression of liver disease in patients who previously had a Fontan operation.
- Trial name
- SiFALD (NCT03154476)
- Testing
- Sildenafil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Hepatitis C Virus
A Randomized, Open-Label Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Ombitasvir/ABT-450/Ritonavir Co-administered With Ribavirin (RBV) in Adults With Genotype 4 Chronic Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Infection and Cirrhosis (AGATE-1)
The purpose of this study in HCV genotype 4-infected participants with compensated cirrhosis is to assess the safety and to compare the percentage of participants achieving a 12-week sustained virologic response (SVR12), [HCV…
- Trial name
- AGATE-1 (NCT02265237)
- Testing
- ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir, ribavirin
- Volunteers
- 184 people
- Sponsor
- AbbVie
Variceal Bleeding, Cirrhosis
Comparison of Terlipressin, Somatostatin, and Octreotide for Control of Variceal Bleeding
This study is performed to compare the efficacy of terlipressin, somatostatin, and octreotide in patients with variceal bleeding for the control of variceal bleeding in combination with endoscopic therapy.
- Trial name
- NCT00966355
- Testing
- Terlipressin, Somatostatin, Octreotide
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 1,034 people
- Sponsor
- Korea University
Primary Biliary Cirrhosis
A Study of Efficacy and Safety of Ustekinumab in Patients With Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC) Who Had an Inadequate Response to Ursodeoxycholic Acid
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of ustekinumab in patients with primary biliary cirrhosis who had an inadequate response to ursodeoxycholic acid.
- Trial name
- NCT01389973
- Testing
- ustekinumab 90 mg, ustekinumab 45 mg, ustekinumab 180 mg
- Where
- 10 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Janssen Research & Development, LLC
Chronic Hepatitis C
The SIM-SOF Trial for Hepatitis C
Randomized trial of Hepatitis C-genotype 1-infected patients with compensated cirrhosis comparing the standard of care (Peginterferon/Ribavirin/Sofosbuvir) versus the off-label combination of simeprevir+ sofosbuvir without…
- Trial name
- NCT02168361
- Testing
- Pegylated Interferon alfa-2b, Simeprevir, Ribavirin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 93 people
- Sponsor
- Center For Hepatitis C, Atlanta, GA
Liver Fibrosis, Liver Steatosis
The Sonic Incytes Liver Incyte System, Assessment of Liver Fibrosis and Steatosis
Evaluate the feasibility of the Liver Incyte system for liver elasticity measurement in healthy volunteers and patients with liver fibrosis.
- Trial name
- NCT03957070
- Testing
- Liver Incyte
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 140 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sonic Incytes
Primary Biliary Cirrhosis
Study to Assess Safety & Efficacy of GKT137831 in Patients With Primary Biliary Cholangitis Receiving Ursodiol.
The purpose of this study is to assess the safety and efficacy of GKT13783 in patients with Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) who are taking a stable dose of ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) treatment, and have persistently high…
- Trial name
- NCT03226067
- Testing
- GKT137831
- Where
- 61 sites in United States, Belgium and 7 more
- Volunteers
- 111 people
- Sponsor
- Calliditas Therapeutics AB
Hepatic Encephalopathy, Cirrhosis
The Safety/Efficacy of Rifaximin With/Without Lactulose in Participants With A History of Recurrent Hepatic Encephalopathy
The purpose of the study is to evaluate if rifaximin alone or rifaximin plus lactulose delays the onset of hepatic encephalopathy (HE) in participants with cirrhosis who have had a previous episode of HE.
- Trial name
- NCT01842581
- Testing
- Rifaximin, Lactulose
- Where
- 43 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 222 people
- Sponsor
- Bausch Health Americas, Inc.
Chronic Hepatitis c, Cirrhosis, Liver
Long Term Interferon for Patients Who Did Not Clear Hepatitis C Virus With Standard Treatment
The HALT-C Trial is a National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases sponsored, randomized clinical trial of long-term use of Peginterferon alfa-2a (pegylated interferon) in patients who failed to respond to…
- Conditions
- Chronic Hepatitis c, Cirrhosis, Liver, Fibrosis, Liver, Hepatic Cirrhosis
- Trial name
- HALT-C (NCT00006164)
- Testing
- Peginterferon alfa-2a + Ribavirin, Peginterferon alfa-2a
- Where
- 11 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,050 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Cirrhosis
Ramelteon for Treatment of Insomnia in Cirrhosis
To study the effect of ramelteon, a melatonin receptor agonist, on sleep quality, duration and cognitive function in cirrhotics with insomnia.
- Trial name
- NCT03091738
- Testing
- Ramelteon Pill
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University