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Liver Cirrhosis clinical trials
Every US clinical trial registered for Liver Cirrhosis — phase mix, recruiting status, and the sponsors running them, straight from the NIH ClinicalTrials.gov registry.
16 US clinical trials · 6 currently recruiting
The research picture
Liver Cirrhosis has 16 registered US clinical trials, 6 of them open to new participants right now — about 38% of the total.
- 6
- recruiting participants now
- 38%
- of trials open to enrollment
- 4
- in Phase 3–4 (later-stage)
- 2
- top sponsor: Sanofi
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
National Liver Cancer Screening Trial
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
NCT06084234
Liver Transplantation in Patients With CirrHosis and Severe Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure: iNdications and outComEs
European Foundation for Study of Chronic Liver Failure
NCT04613921
Multi-analyte Blood Test Clinical Trial
Helio Genomics
NCT05199259
Value of [68Ga]Ga-PSMA-11 PET/MRI in the Assessment of Liver Cirrhosis
Massachusetts General Hospital
NCT06265272
HepHospital: A Pilot Trial of a Hepatology Home Hospital Intervention for Patients With Advanced Liver Disease
Massachusetts General Hospital
NCT05205954
A Study to Test Whether BI 3802876 is Tolerated in People With Compensated Liver Cirrhosis Due to Metabolic Dysfunction- Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH)
Boehringer Ingelheim
NCT07325526
Project to Improve Communication About Serious Illness--Hospital Study: Pragmatic Trial (Trial 1)
University of Washington
NCT04281784
International Registry of Acute Kidney Injury in Cirrhosis: The GLOBAL AKI Project
Azienda Ospedaliera di Padova
NCT05387811
Cirrhotic Ascites Treatment With Satavaptan in Patients With Ascites Due to Cirrhosis of the Liver (CATS)
Sanofi
NCT00358878
Efficacy and Safety Study on Nasogastric (NG) Tube in Patients With Upper Gastrointestinal Bleed
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
NCT00689754
Prevention of Esophageal Varices by Beta-Adrenergic Blockers
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
NCT00006398
Satavaptan Dose-Ranging Study in Hyponatraemic Patients With Cirrhotic Ascites
Sanofi
NCT00501722
A Study of IDN-6556 in Subjects With Liver Cirrhosis
Conatus Pharmaceuticals
NCT02230670
Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Portosystemic Pressure Gradient Measurements
Cook Research Incorporated
NCT04668664
Steroid Free Immunosuppression in Liver Transplantation
Thomas Jefferson University
NCT00296244
Correlation of Ultrasound Based Measurements of Liver Stiffness and Steatosis With MRI
Stanford University
NCT03342703
Phase Distribution
| Phase | Trial count |
|---|---|
| Phase 2 | 3 |
| Phase 3 | 2 |
| Phase 4 | 2 |
Top Sponsors
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, National Library of Medicine. Data is informational only.
Reading the Liver Cirrhosis Trial Landscape
ClinicalTrials.gov lists 16 US studies indexed under Liver Cirrhosis, and 6 of those are currently open to recruitment — roughly 38% 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 Liver Cirrhosis shows 4 late-stage studies (Phase 3 and Phase 4 combined) alongside 3 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 Liver Cirrhosis is led by Sanofi with 2 indexed trials, alongside 9 other organizations in the top contributor list. The list on this page surfaces up to 16 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 Liver Cirrhosis?
PlainTrial tracks 16 US clinical trials for Liver Cirrhosis, of which 6 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.
How do I find a recruiting trial for Liver Cirrhosis?
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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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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.