( Fatty liver and hepatitis )
Liver Health
Liver conditions are frequently picked up on a routine blood test or scan. If you have been told your liver needs watching, research in this area may want to hear from you.
What studies here look at
Fatty liver disease is the focus of much current research. Studies test medicines meant to reduce fat and scarring in the liver, and programs that change diet and activity, often alongside care for weight and blood sugar.
Other studies look at hepatitis B and C, at liver scarring from any cause, and at better ways to measure liver health without a biopsy, using scans and blood markers instead.
Who studies often ask for
Every study writes its own requirements, so read this as a picture of who tends to be asked, not a checklist.
- People told they have a fatty liver, with or without symptoms
- People living with type 2 diabetes or a higher weight, who are at greater risk
- People with hepatitis B or C
- People with liver scarring, sometimes called fibrosis
( Taking part )
What a study might ask of you
Liver scans
A special ultrasound that measures stiffness, painless and over in minutes.
Blood tests
Liver function checked at most visits.
A biopsy, sometimes
Some studies take a small sample of liver tissue; you will know before you agree.
Lifestyle support
Dietitian or coaching sessions in programs that change daily habits.
Questions worth asking
Take these to your first call with a research team, along with the questions in our guide to screening.
- Does the study include a liver biopsy, and is it optional?
- Should I avoid alcohol completely while I take part?
- Will the team share my scan results with my own doctor?
Hear about studies in this area
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Join for this areaSee what is recruiting today
ClinicalTrials.gov is the public U.S. registry of studies. This search lists recruiting studies for fatty liver disease.
Open the registry search