Clinical trials: Liver Disease; Alcohol-Related
Hepatitis, Alcoholic
Pentoxifylline for Acute Alcoholic Hepatitis (AAH)
The goal of this study is to demonstrate the effectiveness of pentoxifylline compared to placebo in AAH while studying putative mechanisms that are plausible and testable.
- Trial name
- NCT00205049
- Testing
- pentoxifylline
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Alcohol Dependence, Chronic Hepatitis C
Study of the Effects of Motivational Enhancement Therapy on Alcohol Use in Chronic Hepatitis C Patients
The purpose of this study is to determine whether motivational enhancement therapy (MET) reduces alcohol use in a population of HCV-infected veterans who are currently drinking alcohol and have alcohol disorders.
- Trial name
- NCT00596960
- Testing
- Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET), Health education
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 139 people
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Alcoholic Hepatitis
A Research Study to Assess the Safety, Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of DUR-928 in Patients With Alcoholic Hepatitis
This is a research trial testing DUR-928 (an experimental medication). The purpose of this trial is to assess the dose related safety, Pharmacokinetics, and Pharmacodynamics of DUR 928 in patients with moderate and severe…
- Trial name
- AH (NCT03432260)
- Testing
- DUR-928 30 mg, DUR-928 90 mg, DUR-928 150 mg
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Durect
Hepatitis C, Alcohol Use Disorders
Baclofen to Reduce Alcohol Use in Veterans With HCV
Hepatitis C (HCV) is the most common blood born virus in the United States, affecting 1.8% of the general population and more than 5% of Veterans using VA facilities.
- Trial name
- BRAC (NCT01008280)
- Testing
- baclofen
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 180 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Hepatitis C
Computer-based Intervention for Alcohol-using HIV/HCV+ Women
The study harnessed the multidisciplinary expertise of our research team to develop a brief, computer-based, alcohol reduction intervention tailored for HIV/HCV co-infected women and evaluate its efficacy.
- Conditions
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Hepatitis C, Alcohol Abuse
- Trial name
- NCT03362476
- Testing
- Computer-based alcohol reduction intervention, Brief clinician-delivered MET, Standard of care
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Russia
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- New York University
Hepatitis, Alcoholic
Safety and Efficacy of IMM 124-E for Patients With Severe Alcoholic Hepatitis
Hypothesis: Oral administration of hyperimmune bovine colostrum enriched with anti-LPS antibodies will reduce endotoxemia, and improve pathophysiological and clinical parameters related to severe alcoholic hepatitis (SAH).
- Trial name
- TREAT (NCT01968382)
- Testing
- IMM 124-E (Hyperimmune Bovine Colostrum)
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 57 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Hepatitis C, Alcohol Abuse
Web-based Intervention to Reduce Alcohol Use in Veterans With Hepatitis C
Many people who are infected with Hepatitis C misuse alcohol, which is even more dangerous for them than it is for a non-infected person.
- Trial name
- NCT01707030
- Testing
- Web-Based Brief Alcohol Intervention, Usual Care
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 138 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Use of F-652 in Patients With Alcoholic Hepatitis
Alcoholic hepatitis is a syndrome of progressive inflammatory liver injury associated with long-term heavy intake of ethanol. The pathogenesis is not completely understood.
- Trial name
- TREAT 008 (NCT02655510)
- Testing
- F-652
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Acute-On-Chronic Liver Failure
TAK-242 in Patients With Acute Alcoholic Hepatitis
A phase 2a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, multicenter, proof-of-concept study to evaluate the efficacy, safety, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics of TAK-242 in subjects with acute decompensation of…
- Trial name
- NCT04620148
- Testing
- TAK-242
- Where
- 3 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Akaza Bioscience Ltd
Alcohol Use Disorder, HIV/AIDS
Understanding and Intervening With Heavy Drinking Among Patients With HIV and HCV
Among patients with HIV, especially those also infected with HCV, heavy drinking is associated with significant risks to health.
- Conditions
- Alcohol Use Disorder, HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C, Binge Drinking
- Trial name
- NCT03652675
- Testing
- Intervention: (Clinician's Guide + HealthCall for HIV/HCV)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- New York State Psychiatric Institute
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Study of IDN-6556 in Patients With Severe Alcoholic Hepatitis and Contraindications to Steroid Therapy
The main purpose of the study is to test if taking a study drug called emricasan (also known as IDN-6556 and PF-03491390) will affect overall patient survival after one month of treatment.
- Trial name
- AH (NCT01912404)
- Testing
- IDN-6556
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Conatus Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Trial of Anakinra (Plus Zinc) or Prednisone in Patients With Severe Alcoholic Hepatitis
This multicenter, randomized, double blinded, placebo-controlled clinical trial is focused on novel treatments for severe alcoholic hepatitis (AH), a life-threatening stage of alcoholic liver injury that has a short-term…
- Trial name
- AlcHepNet (NCT04072822)
- Testing
- Anakinra and Zinc, Prednisone
- Where
- 10 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 147 people
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Hepatitis C, Alcohol Use Disorder
HCV and Co-morbid Alcohol Use Disorders: A Translational Investigation of Antiviral Therapy Outcomes on CNS Function
The primary objective of this research project is to compare neuropsychiatric functioning, cortical activity, white matter integrity, and immune response among Veterans with and without alcohol use disorder (AUD), before and…
- Trial name
- NCT03902366
- Testing
- Neuropsychological assessment, Neuroimaging
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 63 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Cirrhosis, End Stage Liver Disease
Mild Hypothermia and Acute Kidney Injury in Liver Transplantation
Acute kidney injury (AKI), or worsening kidney function, is a common complication after liver transplantation (20-90% in published studies).
- Conditions
- Cirrhosis, End Stage Liver Disease, Acute Kidney Injury, Liver Transplant; Complications
- Trial name
- MHALT (NCT03534141)
- Testing
- Esophageal cooling/warming device, Mild hypothermia, Normothermia
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 175 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Acute Alcoholic Hepatitis, Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury
Digoxin In Treatment of Alcohol Associated Hepatitis
Prospective, single center, open label, randomized controlled trial to explore whether digoxin treatment affects cytokine levels as biomarkers of inflammation in patients with acute alcohol associated hepatitis, digoxin…
- Conditions
- Acute Alcoholic Hepatitis, Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury, Alcohol-Induced Disorders, Steatohepatitis Caused by Ingestible Alcohol
- Trial name
- DIGIT-AlcHep (NCT05014087)
- Testing
- Intravenous digoxin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Lysosomal Acid Lipase Deficiency
Clinical Study In Infants With Rapidly Progressive Lysosomal Acid Lipase Deficiency
This was an open-label, repeat-dose, study of sebelipase alfa in infants with rapidly progressive lysosomal acid lipase deficiency (LAL-D). Eligible participants received once-weekly infusions of sebelipase alfa for up to 3 years.
- Trial name
- NCT02193867
- Testing
- Sebelipase Alfa
- Where
- 5 sites in United States, Finland and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Liver Disease, Alcoholic
Effects of SAMe in Patients With Alcoholic Liver Disease
Prior studies in animal models have established that the pathogenesis of alcoholic liver disease (ALD) is regulated in part by the effects of chronic alcohol abuse on hepatic methionine metabolism.
- Trial name
- NCT00573313
- Testing
- S-adenosylmethionine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 94 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Davis
Drug Induced Liver Injury
Acetaminophen Adduct Formation in Non-Drinkers Taking Therapeutic Doses of Acetaminophen for Ten Consecutive Days
Acetaminophen is commonly used to treat fever or pain. Your body clears acetaminophen by processing it in the liver. During the processing, some of the acetaminophen may bind to proteins in the liver.
- Trial name
- Non-Drinker (NCT00616018)
- Testing
- acetaminophen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kennon Heard
Alcohol-related Liver Disease
Acamprosate Safe to Use in Individuals With Liver Disease.
Is acamprosate safe to use in individuals with liver disease.
- Trial name
- NCT04287920
- Testing
- Acomprosate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Hepatorenal Syndrome
A Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind Study to Confirm the Reversal of Hepatorenal Syndrome Type 1 With Terlipressin
This study is designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of intravenous terlipressin versus placebo for the treatment of type 1 hepatorenal syndrome (HRS) in participants receiving standard of care albumin therapy.
- Trial name
- NCT01143246
- Testing
- Terlipressin
- Where
- 73 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 196 people
- Sponsor
- Mallinckrodt