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Fatty Liver clinical trials
Every US clinical trial registered for Fatty Liver — phase mix, recruiting status, and the sponsors running them, straight from the NIH ClinicalTrials.gov registry.
21 US clinical trials · 4 currently recruiting
The research picture
Fatty Liver has 21 registered US clinical trials, 4 of them open to new participants right now — about 19% of the total.
- 4
- recruiting participants now
- 19%
- of trials open to enrollment
- 1
- in Phase 3–4 (later-stage)
- 6
- top sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Counts reflect the public ClinicalTrials.gov registry as last mirrored by PlainTrial. Status and phase are reported by each study's sponsor. This is reference information, not medical advice.
Active & Recent Trials
Early Tracking of Childhood Health Determinants (ETCHED) Study
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
NCT03481829
Blood Collection Biorepository for Liver Disease Research
State University of New York at Buffalo
NCT03025074
Exploratory Analysis of Enhanced Liver Function (ELF) Test to Detect Early Fatty Liver in High Risk Population
Methodist Health System
NCT06225193
Intermittent Fasting for NAFLD in Adults
Massachusetts General Hospital
NCT04899102
Ph 2 Study of the Safety and Efficacy of Three HU6 Dose Levels and Placebo in Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis
Rivus Pharmaceuticals
NCT05979779
Prevalence of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) and Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) Utilizing Ultrasound and Percutaneous Liver Biopsy
Brooke Army Medical Center
NCT01100398
Treatment of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Children (TONIC)
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
NCT00063635
Study to Assess the Relationship Between Daily Dosing of NRPT and Changes in Liver Fat in Healthy Volunteers
Elysium Health
NCT03513523
Palmitate Breath Test to Assess Fatty Acid Oxidation in Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
NCT02363309
Low Fat Vegan or American Heart Association Diets & Cardiovascular Risk in Obese 9-18 y.o. With Elevated Cholesterol
The Cleveland Clinic
NCT01817491
Evaluation of Diet and Exercise in Patients With Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
San Antonio Military Medical Center
NCT00815009
Evaluation of Liver and Cardiometabolic Health Benefits on Low Carbohydrate Ketogenic Diet
Virginia Commonwealth University
NCT03141008
Dynamic Post-Prandial Metabolism in Patients With Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
NCT02520609
Vitamin E Pharmacokinetics and Biomarkers in Normal and Obese Women
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
NCT00862433
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (PUFA) in Diabetic Fatty Liver
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
NCT00323414
Impact of Almond Supplementation on Body Composition in Overweight/Obese Minority Adults
Columbia University
NCT02347007
Relation of Obesity With Frequency of Meals (MST 0557)
Rockefeller University
NCT00229255
Effect of Fatty Liver on TCA Cycle Flux and the Pentose Phosphate Pathway
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
NCT03480594
An Evaluation of the Safety and Efficacy of Nitazoxanide on Collagen Turnover in NASH Patients With Fibrosis
Pinnacle Clinical Research, P
NCT03656068
Liver Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Study of Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Washington University School of Medicine
NCT00949403
Study of Gemcabene in Adults With FPLD
Elif Oral
NCT03508687
Phase Distribution
| Phase | Trial count |
|---|---|
| Phase 1 | 3 |
| Phase 2 | 3 |
| Phase 3 | 1 |
Top Sponsors
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, National Library of Medicine. Data is informational only.
Reading the Fatty Liver Trial Landscape
ClinicalTrials.gov lists 21 US studies indexed under Fatty Liver, and 4 of those are currently open to recruitment — roughly 19% of the total volume on the registry. That ratio is a useful proxy for activity level: a high share of recruiting studies often signals that research interest is current and that new enrollment opportunities are appearing, while a low share typically means the field is dominated by completed or follow-up work where most participant spots have already been filled. These counts reflect the public registry only and include studies at every stage of design, so they should be read as an index of research attention rather than as a measure of treatment availability.
The phase distribution for Fatty Liver shows 1 late-stage studies (Phase 3 and Phase 4 combined) alongside 6 earlier-phase entries (Phase 1 through Phase 2). Phase 1 and Phase 2 studies focus on early safety signals, dosing, and preliminary effect, while Phase 3 studies are typically the larger efficacy and safety trials submitted toward regulatory review, and Phase 4 studies follow approved interventions in real-world use. A condition weighted toward later phases often reflects a mature research pipeline with several interventions already close to or past approval, whereas a heavier early-phase tilt suggests the field is still exploring new mechanisms and candidate approaches.
Top sponsor activity for Fatty Liver is led by National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) with 6 indexed trials, alongside 9 other organizations in the top contributor list. The list on this page surfaces up to 21 of the most relevant recent and active entries, ordered with recruiting studies first so practical options are visible. All figures are derived from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset maintained by the National Library of Medicine and are reproduced here for reference. Inclusion of a trial, sponsor, or intervention on this page is neither an endorsement nor a recommendation — eligibility, protocol changes, and site-level status can shift frequently, so always verify current details on ClinicalTrials.gov and consult a qualified healthcare provider before acting on anything you see here.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many clinical trials are there for Fatty Liver?
PlainTrial tracks 21 US clinical trials for Fatty Liver, of which 4 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.
How do I find a recruiting trial for Fatty Liver?
Use the trial list above filtered by "Recruiting" status, or visit our trial finder at /recruiting to search by condition and state. Always discuss trial participation with your healthcare provider before enrolling.
Is this data current?
Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov and reflects our most recent data pull. Trial status may have changed since then. Always verify current information at ClinicalTrials.gov before making decisions about participation.
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Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NIH/NLM) ClinicalTrials.gov AACT registry · 2026 Trial counts and statuses sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Sponsor counts include both industry and federal/academic sponsors.