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Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver
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8 US clinical trials · 4 currently recruiting
Active & Recent Trials
A Longitudinal Observational Study of Patients With Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) and Related Conditions Across the Entire Spectrum of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)
Target PharmaSolutions
NCT02815891
Longitudinal Multi-Omic Profiles to Reveal Mechanisms of Obesity-Mediated Insulin Resistance
Stanford University
NCT05165706
Metabolic Pathology of Pediatric NAFLD
University of Oklahoma
NCT05430178
Harnessing Macrophage Lysosomal Lipid Metabolism in Obesity
Bettina Mittendorfer
NCT06335771
Prevalence of NAFLD and Advanced Fibrosis in Patients With Type 1 Diabetes
Joslin Diabetes Center
NCT04595474
Weight, Energy, Lipids, and the Liver (WELL) Study
Ohio State University
NCT05199948
Accurate Point of Care Liver Disease Diagnostics
University of California, San Diego
NCT05986916
Feasibility of VIIT in Adults With NASH
Duke University
NCT03861819
Phase Distribution
Phase data not available
Top Sponsors
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, National Library of Medicine. Data is informational only.
Reading the Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Trial Landscape
ClinicalTrials.gov lists 8 US studies indexed under Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver, and 4 of those are currently open to recruitment — roughly 50% 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 Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver shows 0 late-stage studies (Phase 3 and Phase 4 combined) alongside 0 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 Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver is led by Target PharmaSolutions with 1 indexed trial, alongside 7 other organizations in the top contributor list. The list on this page surfaces up to 8 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 Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver?
PlainTrial tracks 8 US clinical trials for Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver, of which 4 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.
How do I find a recruiting trial for Nonalcoholic 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 · 2024 Trial counts and statuses sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Sponsor counts include both industry and federal/academic sponsors.