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MAFLD clinical trials and research
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 5 MAFLD clinical trials that are recruiting, at sites in 4 countries (most in China (2), India (1), Sweden (1)). By phase: Phase 1/2 (1). Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 5Clinical trials
- 4Countries
Newest MAFLD clinical trials
| Study | Phase | Where | Status | Registered |
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| Dihydroartemisinin for MAFLD in Adults | Phase 1/2 | Nanjing, Jiangsu | Recruiting | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Frequency of MAFLD and its links to nutrition and metabolic risk in rural Bangladesh | — | Dhaka | Recruiting | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Oral Semaglutide for CKD and MAFLD in adults with diabetes | — | New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi | Recruiting | Feb 5, 2026 |
| Digital app to help adults with MAFLD manage weight and blood sugar | — | Hangzhou, Zhejiang | Recruiting | Nov 18, 2025 |
| Using ultrasound-based measures to check liver health in children | — | Gothenburg, Västra Götaland County | Recruiting | Oct 2, 2025 |
All recruiting trials (5)
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Dihydroartemisinin for MAFLD in Adults
This study tests whether the malaria drug dihydroartemisinin can reduce liver fat in adults with MAFLD.
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Frequency of MAFLD and its links to nutrition and metabolic risk in rural Bangladesh
This project will see how common MAFLD is and whether nutritional status and metabolic risk factors are linked among adults living in a rural area of Bangladesh.
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Oral Semaglutide for CKD and MAFLD in adults with diabetes
This study tests whether adding oral semaglutide to standard care can slow kidney and liver disease progression in adults with CKD and MAFLD who have type 2 diabetes.
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Digital app to help adults with MAFLD manage weight and blood sugar
This trial tests a digital intelligence app that gives remote monitoring, lifestyle guidance, and follow-up to see if it helps adults with MAFLD lose weight and improve blood glucose control.
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Using ultrasound-based measures to check liver health in children
This project will test whether ultrasound techniques like shear wave elastography, shear wave dispersion, and attenuation imaging can noninvasively characterize liver disease in children who have or may have liver problems.
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Quick answers
How many MAFLD clinical trials are recruiting right now?
5, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where are these trials running?
In 4 countries. The most sites are in China (2 trials), India (1 trial), Sweden (1 trial), Bangladesh (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.
What phases are they in?
Phase 1/2: 1. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.
How do I join one?
Open a study, check the "Is this trial a fit for you?" section, then contact the study team listed on the page. They will ask a few screening questions. Asking is free and does not commit you to anything. Talk it over with your doctor first.
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