Clinical trials: Liver Decompensation
Acute-On-Chronic Liver Failure
Study on Prognosis of Acute-on-chronic Liver Failure Complicated by Bacterial or Fungal Infection
The subjects of this study were inpatients with ACLF who were admitted to Tongji Hospital in Wuhan from March 2023 to June 2025.
- Trial name
- NCT06437067
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 400 people
- Sponsor
- Qin Ning
Liver Cancer, Liver Metastases
DRAGON Registry - International Multicenter Registry and Medical Image Bank for Patients With Primarily Unresectable Liver Cancer or Liver Metastases That Underwent Combined Portal and Hepatic Vein Embolization (PVE/HVE) to Increase Future Liver Remnant Before Resection.
The DRAGON registry aims to collect data on combined portal and hepatic vein embolization (PVE/HVE) for liver tumors, a technique expected to enhance liver regeneration compared to standard PVE.
- Trial name
- NCT07717437
- Where
- 31 sites in United States, Australia and 11 more
- Volunteers
- 350 people
- Sponsor
- Maastricht University Medical Center
Hepatic Encephalopathy, Minimal Hepatic Encephalopathy
A Prospective Cohort Study on the Epidemiological Investigation, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Hepatic Encephalopathy
Purpose Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is a serious complication of liver cirrhosis that can cause memory loss, slow reaction, and even coma.
- Conditions
- Hepatic Encephalopathy, Minimal Hepatic Encephalopathy, Liver Cirrhosis
- Trial name
- NCT07612670
- Testing
- wechat mini-program
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 700 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University
Kidney Failure, Liver Failure, Chronic
Custodiol-N Solution Compared With Custodiol Solution in Organ Transplantation (Kidney, Liver and Pancreas)
Synopsis Title of Study A prospective, randomized, single blind multicentre phase III study on organ preservation with Custodiol-N compared with Custodiol solution in organ transplantation (kidney, liver and pancreas) Protocol…
- Conditions
- Kidney Failure, Liver Failure, Chronic, Kidney-Pancreas Failure
- Trial name
- NCT03627013
- Testing
- Custodiol-N Solution, Custodiol HTK Solution
- Where
- 4 sites in Austria
- Volunteers
- 362 people
- Sponsor
- Dr. F. Köhler Chemie GmbH
Malnutrition, Hepatitis B,Chronic
Individual Nutrition Support in HBV-ACLF Patients at Nutrition Risk
This study aims to investigate the safety and efficacy of individual nutrition support for treating hepatitis b virus(HBV) related acute-on-chronic liver failure patients at nutrition risk
- Conditions
- Malnutrition, Hepatitis B,Chronic, Acute-On-Chronic Liver Failure, Nutrition Support
- Trial name
- NCT06128421
- Testing
- Individual nutritional support
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University
Cirrhosis
Multi-Center Study of the Effects of Simvastatin on Hepatic Decompensation and Death in Subjects Presenting With High-Risk Compensated Cirrhosis
This phase III, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multi-center study seeks to test whether simvastatin, a statin usually used to lower cholesterol to prevent heart problems and strokes, can lower the risk of hepatic…
- Trial name
- SACRED (NCT03654053)
- Testing
- Simvastatin 40mg
- Where
- 11 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 142 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Acute-On-Chronic Liver Failure, Hepatic Encephalopathy
Early Postoperative CRRT After Liver Transplantation in ACLF Patients With Overt HE
Pretransplant hepatoencephalopathy (HE) markedly impacts recipient outcomes after liver transplantation. Intraoperative CRRT showed benefits but feasibility was much concerned.
- Trial name
- LTeCRRT (NCT04317222)
- Testing
- eCRRT
- Volunteers
- 250 people
- Sponsor
- Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University
Alcoholic Liver Cirrhosis, Ascites
Prevention of Decompensation in Liver Cirrhosis
The purpose of this study is to determine whether losartan, an angiotensin II blocker prevents the sodium retention in patients with liver cirrhosis and by that reduces the fluid retention.
- Trial name
- NCT00239096
- Testing
- losartan (drug)
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Odense University Hospital
Liver Failure, Hepatitis B
A Study Evaluating the Efficacy of Glucocorticoids in Patients With Pre-ACLF-HBV
This is a randomized, open label study evaluating the efficacy and safety of glucocorticoids in patients with HBV associated pre-ACLF. Sponsor: Department of infectious diseases, Southwest Hospital.
- Trial name
- preACLF (NCT01344174)
- Testing
- 5 days dexamethasone therapy
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Third Military Medical University
End Stage Liver Disease, Physical Activity
The Feasibility of a Prehabilitation Program in the Liver Transplant Population at Barnes-Jewish Hospital
The primary outcome of this study is to demonstrate the feasibility of a prehabilitation program at Barnes Jewish Hospital for liver transplant candidates.
- Trial name
- NCT02444273
- Testing
- Exercise
- Volunteers
- 101 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Cirrhosis, Ascites
The BRAINFOOD Trial to Prevent Recurrent Hepatic Encephalopathy.
This study is being completed for patients with cirrhosis, including patients with a prior history of hepatic encephalopathy (HE) to evaluate the feasibility and benefits of medically-tailored meals as an intervention.
- Conditions
- Cirrhosis, Ascites, Liver Diseases, Frailty
- Trial name
- NCT04675775
- Testing
- Medically-tailored meals (MTM), Protein supplements, Nutrition education handout
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Acute on Chronic Liver Failure (ACLF)
Very Low-volume Plasma Exchange in ACLF
This is a prospective, multicenter, open-label, non-inferiority, randomized controlled trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of very low plasma exchange (400 mL plasma + prothrombin complex concentrate) and plasma-free…
- Trial name
- VLPE-ACLF (NCT07857434)
- Testing
- Double Plasma Molecular Adsorption System (DPMAS), Low-volume plasma exchange, Prothrombin Complex Concentrate (PCC)
- Volunteers
- 840 people
- Sponsor
- Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University
Liver Dysfunction, Critical Illness
Hepa Wash Treatment of Patients With Hepatic Dysfunction in Intensive Care Units
Patients with hepatic dysfunction are known to have a high mortality rate. Hepa Wash(R) is a newly developed liver and renal support system that is based on the use of recycled albumin dialysate.
- Trial name
- HEPATICUS-2 (NCT01079104)
- Testing
- Hepa Wash, Standard Medical Therapy
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- Hepa Wash GmbH
Hepatic Encephalopathy, Acute-On-Chronic Liver Failure
Intravenous BCAA for HE in ACLF (BCAA-HE-ACLF)
This multi-centric study analyses the effect of intravenous branched-chain amino acids (BCAA) on overt HE in patients with ACLF.
- Trial name
- NCT05700695
- Testing
- Branch Chain Amino Acid, Lactulose
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 114 people
- Sponsor
- Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh
Rhabdomyolysis, Acute Liver Injury
Prospective Study for the Application of Cytosorb® in Critically Ill Patients
The mortality of critically ill patients is persistently high and requires targeted therapy of pathophysiological disorders. One approach to optimize therapy is the use of the cytokine adsorber Cytosorb®, which has a CE…
- Conditions
- Rhabdomyolysis, Acute Liver Injury, Cytokine Storm
- Trial name
- Cyto-SOLVE (NCT04913298)
- Testing
- Cytosorb therapy
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 57 people
- Sponsor
- Ludwig-Maximilians - University of Munich
Immune-Mediated Hepatitis, Liver Failure
Efficacy and Safety of ALSS Treatment for ICIs-LF in Patients With HCC
This study aims to investigate the efficacy and safety of artificial liver support system treatment for immune checkpoint inhibitors related liver failure in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma.
- Conditions
- Immune-Mediated Hepatitis, Liver Failure, Hepatocellular Carcinoma
- Trial name
- NCT05484908
- Testing
- DPMAS+LPE, PE, Comprehensive internal medical treatment
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University
Acute on Chronic Liver Failure, Traditional Chinese Medicine
Study on the Optimal Strategy for Acute-on-chronic Liver Failure With Integrative Treatment
Background: Acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF) is a syndrome characterized by acute deterioration in the setting of chronic liver disease associated with high short-term mortality.
- Conditions
- Acute on Chronic Liver Failure, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hepatitis B
- Trial name
- NCT03577938
- Testing
- Chinese herbal medicine, Control (blank)
- Where
- 15 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 516 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Beijing 302 Hospital
Hepatic Encephalopathy, Fecal Microbiota Transplantation
Fecal Microbiota Transplantation for the Treatment of Refractory Hepatic Encephalopathy After TIPS Surgery
This is a single-center, prospective, open-label, parallel-group exploratory clinical study designed to evaluate the safety and preliminary efficacy of fecal microbiota transplantation combined with standard medical therapy in…
- Conditions
- Hepatic Encephalopathy, Fecal Microbiota Transplantation, TIPS, Refractory Hepatic Encephalopathy
- Trial name
- NCT07683936
- Testing
- Fecal Microbiota Transplantation, Rifaximin、Lactulose, Dietary Fiber Prebiotic
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Air Force Military Medical University, China
Liver Transplant Disorder, Liver Transplant; Complications
Effects of Aerobic and Resistance Exercises on Inpatients Liver Transplantation Recipients
The prevalence of chronic liver disease and primary liver cancer is still increasing on a global scale, and so are their associated deaths.
- Conditions
- Liver Transplant Disorder, Liver Transplant; Complications, End-stage Liver Disease
- Trial name
- NCT06615934
- Testing
- Aerobic and resistance exercise, Respiratory physiotherapy
- Where
- Iran
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Acute-On-Chronic Liver Failure
Human Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stem Cell Transplantation for The Treatment of Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure
This study is a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled multicenter clinical trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cell (UC-MSC) transplantation for the treatment of…
- Trial name
- NCT05985863
- Testing
- standard medical treatment, hUC-MSC, hUC-MSC_Prolonged
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Beijing 302 Hospital