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Liver Cirrhosis clinical trials and research

As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 57 Liver Cirrhosis clinical trials that are recruiting, at sites in 33 countries (most in China (11), Germany (9), Austria (7)). 1 was first registered in the last 30 days. By phase: Phase 2 (4), Phase 4 (3), Phase 3 (3), Phase 1 (1). The most active sponsors are Medical University of Vienna (3), Medical University of Graz (2), Massachusetts General Hospital (2). There are also 21 NIH-funded research projects on Liver Cirrhosis, with $13.6 million in listed awards. Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.

Newest Liver Cirrhosis clinical trials

StudyPhaseWhereStatusRegistered
Using spleen size to help detect gastroesophageal varices in compensated cirrhosis — Zhuhai, Guangdong Recruiting Nov 6, 2026
Laparoscopic liver and spleen removal for small liver cancer in people with cirrhosis and enlarged spleen — Yangzhou, Jiangsu Recruiting Sep 10, 2026
Coil-assisted small-diameter stent shunt reduction for refractory HE after TIPS — Xi'an, Shaanxi Recruiting Sep 2, 2026
Foscenvivint in HIV/HCV co-infected adults with liver cirrhosis and hemophilia Phase 2 Sapporo, Hokkaido and 3 other locations Recruiting Jul 2, 2026
Austrian PBC Registry — Klagenfurt, Carinthia and 10 other locations Recruiting May 20, 2026
Reference framework for outcomes after machine-preserved liver transplantation in Europe — Innsbruck and 37 other locations Recruiting May 14, 2026
Even protein distribution plus exercise for people awaiting liver transplant — Athens, Attica and 1 other locations Recruiting May 1, 2026
Blood clotting and portal vein changes during TIPS placement in cirrhosis — Villejuif Recruiting Feb 27, 2026
Developing and testing the Liver Cirrhosis Cognitive Decline Scale (LiCCoS) — Ambāla, Haryana Recruiting Feb 18, 2026
Autologous Bone Marrow Cells With Wharton Gel Exosomes for Liver Cirrhosis — Baghdad, Iraq Recruiting Jan 28, 2026

All recruiting trials (57)

NIH-funded research (21)

Early-stage science funded by the US National Institutes of Health. Most of these projects don't enroll patients, but they show what is being worked on.

Related topics

Portal HypertensionSarcopeniaHepatic EncephalopathyHepatocellular CarcinomaLiver CancerAcute-On-Chronic Liver FailureAscites HepaticEnd Stage Liver DiseaseHepatitis BLiver DiseasesLiver TransplantLiver TransplantationNon-Cirrhotic Portal HypertensionAcute Liver Failure

Quick answers

How many Liver Cirrhosis clinical trials are recruiting right now?

57, as of November 12, 2026. 1 of them was first registered in the last 30 days. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where are these trials running?

In 33 countries. The most sites are in China (11 trials), Germany (9 trials), Austria (7 trials), United States (7 trials), Switzerland (6 trials). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.

What phases are they in?

Phase 2: 4, Phase 4: 3, Phase 3: 3, Phase 1: 1. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.

How do I join one?

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Last reviewed 2026-11-12 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.