The purpose of this research study is to determine whether rosuvastatin is safe and can help people living with cirrhosis lead longer, healthier lives. The study drug, rosuvastatin, is investigational, meaning it has not yet been approved for market use for this disease condition by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Participants will…
The DROP-AKI Trial is studying whether droxidopa, an FDA-approved medication for low blood pressure, can help patients with liver cirrhosis who develop kidney problems during hospitalization. Although droxidopa is FDA-approved for certain types of low blood pressure, it is not approved to treat patients with cirrhosis of the liver who develop kidney injury…
We are conducting a research study on the effect of high insulin levels on the buildup of excessive liver fat ("fatty liver disease") in people at risk for type 2 diabetes. We are seeking adult volunteers, ages 18-65, who have obesity with a body mass index of 30-45, and have been diagnosed with, or are at risk for, prediabetes and metabolic…
This study is examining how oral vancomycin, an antibiotic sometimes used to treat Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC), affects the bacteria living in the gut (the microbiome). The study is observational, meaning it does not alter medical care or prescribe treatment-participants will continue their usual therapy as decided by their doctors. The study will…
The purpose of this study is to learn about the causes of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). This is the most common type of liver disease, affecting millions of people in the United States alone. The incidence of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is very similar to that of obesity, type-2 diabetes, and the metabolic syndrome, suggesting a…
This study is evaluating how well odevixibat, an approved medication for Alagille Syndrome (ALGS), works in real-world clinical practice and how safe it is for long-term use. Participants with ALGS who are receiving odevixibat as part of their usual medical care will be followed for about five years. During this time, information from routine clinic visits…
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the study drug, pemvidutide, as a possible treatment for alcohol associated liver disease or ALD. ALD is a condition in which excessive alcohol use (commonly defined as more than 2 drinks per day for women and 3 drinks per day for men) leads to liver inflammation and damage. Pemvidutide is investigational, meaning…
The purpose of this study is to determine if an experimental drug, INT-787, is safe and effective in patients who are hospitalized due to severe alcohol-associated hepatitis. This is a double-blind study, so the study doctors and participants will not know if they are receiving INT-787 or a placebo. Participation will last approximately 3 months. If you…
TReatment for ImmUne Mediated PathopHysiology (TRIUMPH) is a multi-center, three-arm clinical trial of immunosuppressive therapy for children with acute liver failure. This is a double-blind study, so the study doctors and participants will not know to which arm the participants are assigned. The study will determine if corticosteroids or equine anti-…
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the investigational drug (maralixibat) is safe and effective in children and participants who have cholestatic liver disease with pruritus (itch) that has been responding to other therapies, and who have no other treatment options.If you have any questions regarding this study, please contact the Transplant…
The purpose of this study is to learn whether wearable technology and the biometric data (e.g. heart rate, activity level, sleep) collected from it can be useful to detect clinical changes in those with liver disease, so that in the future it may help to prevent complications. The wearable technology that will be utilized in this study is the Oura Ring.…
The purpose of this study is to better understand how common and how severe pruritis (itching) is in children and adults under 21 years of age with Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC). The study involves the completion of two short online surveys. If you have any questions regarding this study, please contact the Transplant Clinical Research Center (TCRC).
TARGET-Liver Disease (TARGET-LD) is an observational research study to learn more about adult patients who have been diagnosed with a chronic liver disease (CLD). This includes collecting information about their health and the medications they take to manage their disease. Participation in this study will be approximately 15 years. If you have any questions…
We are particularly interested in the diseases that cause nephrotic syndrome called Focal and Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), Minimal Change Disease (MCD), and Membranous Nephropathy (MN). By collecting health information and laboratory samples, our goal is to learn more about diseases and find better ways to prevent and treat people with diseases.…
The purpose of this clinical research study is to learn more about the use of the investigational study drug, volixibat, for the treatment of pruritus (itching) associated with primary sclerosing cholangitis or PSC. Volixibat is a drug that is designed to lower circulating bile acid levels may lead to the itching in patients with PSC. Eligible patients will…
The purpose of this research study is to determine if an investigational drug, VS-01, will help in the treatment of acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF) compared to supportive care (standard of therapy). ACLF is a potentially life-threatening condition characterized by a group of signs that occur together (syndrome) in patients with a late stage of…
The purpose of this research study is to determine if an investigational drug, VS-01, will help in the treatment of acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF) compared to supportive care (standard of therapy). ACLF is a potentially life-threatening condition characterized by a group of signs that occur together (syndrome) in patients with a late stage of…
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the safety of Lutathera alone in patients with recurrent glioblastoma and the combination of Lutathera with radiotherapy with temozolomide (TMZ) in patients with newly diagnosed glioblastoma (GB) and to establish the appropriate dose of this combination. Lutathera is a radioligand therapy, which is a targeted…
The purpose of this study is to find out if a new laboratory blood test for patients with Wilson's disease can accurately and reliably measure so-called free copper, also known as non-ceruloplasmin copper (NCC). Participation will last about 12 months. If you have any questions regarding this study, please contact the Transplant Clinical Research…
The purpose of this study is to determine if an experimental drug, ALN-HSD, is safe and effective in patients diagnosed with non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), or metabolic dysfunction associated steatohepatitis (MASH) by improving liver function and lessening liver inflammation. This is a double-blind study, so the study doctors and participants will…
LCN Cohort Study is an observational study designed to identify risk factors and develop prediction models for risk of decompensation in adults with liver cirrhosis. LCN Cohort Study involves multiple institutions and an anticipated 1200 participants. Enrolled participants will have study visits every 6 months for a total of 3 years. Some of the visit…
Hepatorenal Syndrome-Acute Kidney Injury (HRS-AKI) is a type of kidney failure that progresses very quickly and is due to severe liver disease. Terlipressin is approved in the United States for treatment of HRS-AKI. This study will test the safety and effectiveness of terlipressin alone compared to a combination of an investigational (experimental) drug…
Children and young adults with diffuse midline glioma will be treated with Focused Ultrasound (FUS) with DEFINITY microbubbles and neuro-navigator-controlled sonication. The overall goal of this study is to see if the study treatment plan will improve the outcome of participants with diffuse midline glioma, for which no known cure exists, and determine…
The main purpose of this study is to collect information on patients undergoing a Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS) procedure. The goal of this study is to collect information about patients undergoing a TIPS and to evaluate the long-term outcomes and complications over a 5-year period. Subjects will be asked to complete four…
The purpose of this study is to test good and bad effects of these two different drugs against meningioma tumors with altered genes. Today, therapy for meningioma is the same for all patients and is not based on tumor genetic testing. This trial is trying to see if tumor genetic testing would be helpful at guiding treatment in patients with meningioma.…
The purpose of this study is to find out if REC-2282, an investigational new drug, is an effective and safe treatment in patients with progressive NF2 mutated meningiomas who have either NF2 disease-related meningioma or recurrent sporadic meningiomas that have NF2 mutation. Investigational new drug means a drug that has not been approved as a marketed…
The purpose of this study is to see how safe and effective Safusidenib erbumine, the study drug, is in treating brain glioma and to find the recommended dose of the study drug for clinical studies. Safusidenib is not Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved.
The TARGET-HBV study engages an observational research design to conduct a comprehensive review of therapeutic outcomes for patients with chronic hepatitis B (HBV) who are currently taking tenofovir alafenamide (TAF) relative to those patients following other treatment regimens. The study will address important clinical questions regarding the management of…
The purpose of this study is to test the safety of a new vaccine, VBI-1901, and to know more about its ability to boost the response of the immune system against Cytomegalovirus. The reason for testing this vaccine in people with a brain tumor is that it might one day be used to boost the ability of the immune system to fight a certain type of brain tumor.…
This study evaluates whether odevixibat is safe and effective compared to placebo in children with biliary atresia who have recently undergone a Kasai procedure. This is a double-blind study, so the study doctors and the child/parent will not know whether the child is receiving odevixibat or placebo. Participation will involve several research visits over…
The main purpose of this study is to determine how safe and effective fazirsiran is in patients with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency-associated liver disease (AATD-LD) compared to placebo. Eligible participants will receive either fazirsiran or placebo for about 4 years. This is a double-blind study, so the study doctors and participants will not know…
The purpose of this study is to evaluate how safe the investigational drug, DSP-0390, is at different doses and to identify a recommended dose that is safe for further study. Investigational means that the study drug is currently being tested and has not been approved for use alone or in combination with any drug by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (…
This is a 20-year study of adult patients with Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC). The purpose of this research study is to evaluate PSC throughout North America, as PSC is a rare disease, and not enough information is available for patients, clinicians, and researchers to help guide medical decisions and to help find new treatment options. Participants…
The CureGN Bone Study is a prospective study that is assessing the effects of 4-types of kidney disease on the skeleton. In order for us to determine the true effect of kidney disease on bone, we need to determine what healthy bone looks for patients who have the same age, race, sex, and body mass index as the patients with kidney disease. We are looking…
The purpose of this study is to find the best dose of a drug called MTX110 and a contrast agent called gadolinium that can be given safely in children with newly diagnosed diffuse midline gliomas, which is a kind of brain tumor. All patients enrolled in the study will receive infusion of MTX110 and Gadolinium delivered with a pump directly into the tumor…
The purpose of this research study is to see if the combination of medications approved for the treatment of glioblastoma, together with the study drug, selinexor (also known as XPOVIO), has any effects on your cancer. Selinexor works by trapping tumor suppressor proteins within the cell nucleus. This is expected to cause the cancer cells to die or stop…
This study is being done to evaluate the safety and usefulness of the study drug, AG-881, as compared to placebo (a medically inactive substance) in residual or recurrent non-enhancing Grade 2 glioma (a type of brain cancer) that has a mutation in the IDH1 or IDH2 metabolic enzyme (a substance produced by the body to assist in breaking down chemicals).…
The purpose of this research study is to test how safe and how well an investigational drug known as ONC201 works in treating high grade glioma (a type of brain cancer). The FDA (the U.S. Food and Drug Administration) has not approved ONC201 as a treatment for this condition.
The Red-C 3131 Study is a phase 3 study is looking to see if a study medicine, rifaximin, can safely delay or prevent HE in adults who have been diagnosed with advanced liver cirrhosis. Adults who have been diagnosed with advanced liver cirrhosis, but who don't yet have HE may be eligible to join. About 466 patients will be enrolled across 200 sites.…
The purpose of this study is to measure how well and how safe eflornithine is in combination with lomustine, compared to lomustine taken alone, in treating patients whose anaplastic astrocytoma has come back after radiation and chemotherapy. Safety and how well you can tolerate the drug will be determined on the basis of physical exams, laboratory tests,…
Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) is a disease in which your kidneys allow an excess amount of protein in your urine. Too much protein in the urine (also called proteinuria) is a medical condition called nephrotic syndrome. The purpose of this clinical trial is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the study drug, Acthar, in adult patients…
NASH is a liver disease associated with inflammation and liver cell injury visible under a microscope with a liver biopsy. This condition may lead to advanced fibrosis and cirrhosis and deserves serious medical management. Once cirrhosis has developed, the serious complications of liver disease may occur, including liver failure. NASH might also lead to…
The purpose of this study is to compare the time to onset of an episode of overt HE, in subjects with previously demonstrated overt HE after treatment with rifaximin 550 mg BID and lactulose, or rifaximin 550 mg BID. Subjects will be screened to confirm eligibility into the study. Once confirmed, subjects will begin the treatment phase and will be randomly…
The purpose of this study is to find out how doctors describe hepatic encephalopathy episodes in patients medical records in the course of their regular practice. The aim of the study is simply to collect information from their medical records about how their episodes of overt hepatic encephalopathy are described. There is nothing that will be required of…
Patients who have been diagnosed with decompensated nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) cirrhosis may be eligible to participate in this clinical trial. NASH is liver inflammation and damage caused by a buildup of fat in the liver. The main purpose of the study is to test the safety and efficacy of a drug called Emricasan (IDN-6556) in reducing the risk…
This study is for patients with non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) fibrosis in which there is too much fat in the liver causing inflammation and fibrosis. This condition is similar to the type of liver damage that occurs from too much alcohol use, but is not primarily caused by alcohol use. The main purpose of the study is to test whether a drug called…
The Sponsor is conducting this study to find out how safe and effective the investigational drug (alsocalled a study drug) obeticholic acid (also known as OCA) may be in improving compensated cirrhosis caused by NASH. Currently, there are no therapies approved for the treatment of NASH. OCA (the brand name is Ocaliva) has been approved in several…
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of the drug OCR-002 for the treatment of an acute hepatic encephalopathy episode in cirrhotic patients requiring hospitalization. Subjects who have been recently hospitalized will potentially receive OCR-002 via infusion on top of their standard care for 5 days. Patients will be assessed 24-hours after…
This research is being done to learn whether organ transplantation from HIV-positive deceased donors is as safe and effective in HIV-positive recipients as transplants from HIV-negative deceased donors. People with end-stage organ disease and HIV infection, and who qualify for organ transplantation, may join this study.
The main purpose of this research study is to investigate the effectiveness of avatrombopag (the study drug under investigation) in increasing the amount of platelets (a type of cell found in the blood) in patients with chronic liver disease who need to have an elective procedure but have thrombocytopenia (low platelet counts) related to the chronic liver…
This research trial is being conducted to determine the safety and efficacy of HARVONI (an FDA-approved Hepatitis C Virus medication) in HCV (genotype 1, 4, 5, an 6) infected patients who also have advanced heart failure or chronic lung disease. HARVONI has not been tested in patients with HCV and heart failure or chronic lunch disease. Subjects will take…
A sign of your kidney disease is the presence of too much protein in your urine. The purpose of this study is to evaluate if the investigational study drug abatacept can decrease the amount of protein in your urine and improve your kidney disease beyond the treatment you have received or are already receiving. Abatacept is being used in an investigational…
This study will compare two experimental drugs, named Sofosbuvir/Velpatasvir/GS-9857 Fixed-Dose Combination (SOF/VEL/GS-9857 FDC) and Sofosbuvir/Velpatasvir (SOF/VEL FDC) for 12 weeks for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in subjects who have previously been unsuccessfully treated for chronic HCV.. An experimental drug is one that…
This study is a multicenter study to assess the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of vk2809 administered for12 weeks followed by a 4-week off-drug Phase in subjects with primary hypercholesterolemia and nonalcoholic Fatty liver disease. This study will investigate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of VK2809 in lowering LDL-C and liver fat content in…
The purpose of this study is to see if study drug Sofosbuvir/Ledipasvir fixed-dose combination + Ribavirin (SOF/LDV FDC + RBV) are effective in treating people infected with the hepatitis C virus with genotypes 1 and 4, who have advanced liver disease with permanent liver damage (cirrhosis) and may be showing signs of liver failure or who have undergone…
The MK-8228-002 Study is studying the safety and effectiveness of an investigational medication for preventing cytomegalovirus (CMV) disease in adults with kidney transplants. The MK-8228-002 Study is evaluating an investigational medication (known as MK-8228) versus valganciclovir (VGCV). VGCV is an antiviral medication and is the current standard of care…
NOTE: YOU MUST HAVE HIV AND HAVE EVER HAD HEPATITIS C TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS STUDY!! ............... For individuals who have both HIV and Hepatitis C virus (HCV), heavy drinking poses serious risks to their health. We do not yet know which interventions are effective at helping individuals with HIV and HCV drink less. The goal of the study is to compare…
The purpose of this study is to learn more about the effects of the combination of telaprevir peginterferon alfa2b (Peg-IFN) and ribavirin (RBV) in children with chronic hepatitis C. Investigators will look at how these study drugs may affect childrens bodies and how children break down and eliminate telaprevir. Participants of this study will receive Peg-…
The purpose of this study is to assess the most adequate dose of Acthar Gel (ACTH) in patients withIgA nephropathy. Acthar Gel (ACTH) has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration(FDA) for routine clinical use in the treatment of patients with proteinuria and patients withidiopathic nephrotic syndrome such as IgAN.
This study is for patients with Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) and also suffer from obesity and Type 2 diabetes Mellitus type II or prediabetes. The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of Aramchol on liver inflammation, in addition to fat reduction in the liver. NASH (Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis) is a common, often silent liver disease.…
This study will compare the effectiveness of three different FDA approved medicines for Hepatitis C Genotype 1 patients: HARVONI , Viekira Pak and Zepatier and will observe subject experiences before, during, and after HCV treatment. Subjects will be asked to respond to several survey questionnaires and if they would allow their leftover blood collected for…
The purpose of this study is to determine the safety and effects of a drug, sorafenib in adults diagnosed with hepatopulmonary syndrome (HPS). The study will evaluate how well the drug is tolerated and its effect on the level of oxygen in the blood and the function of the lung vessels. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either sorafenib or a…
The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether cirrhosis occurs as a result of NASH. NASH is a disease that results when fat accumulates in the liver. GS-6624 is an experimental medication designed to help reverse the scarring process, and the purpose of this study is to see if GS-6624 can reverse the scarring in the liver and heal cirrhosis.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of an investigational medication in patients with focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS). The goal is to learn whether the investigational medication may change the amount of protein in the urine and decrease proteinuria.
This study will compare two experimental drugs, named Sofosbuvir/Velpatasvir/GS-9857 Fixed-Dose Combination (SOF/VEL/GS-9857 FDC) and Sofosbuvir/Velpatasvir (SOF/VEL) FDC for the treatment ofchronic genotype 3 hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in patients who have cirrhosis, or scarring of the liver. The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy,…
This is a 5-year, longitudinal, observational study of patients with NAFL or NASH designed to specifically address important clinical questions that remain incompletely answered from registration trials. The main purpose of this research study is to collect and study information on patients with NAFLD/NASH.The goal of this study is to observe any treatment…
Kidney disease patients have a variety of severe bone disorders that result in rapid bone loss and fractures. We are doing this research study to determine relationships between bone quality determined from bone imaging and bone biopsy and by non-invasive measures from blood and skin. We are trying to identify non-invasive markers of bone quality in kidney…
If you have primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), previously referred to as primary biliary cirrhosis, you may qualify for a clinical research study. In this study, doctors are trying to learn more about the effectiveness and safety of an investigational drug called seladelpar for patients with PBC. The ENHANCE clinical research study is enrolling patients who…
The purpose of this study is to determine how safe and effective using three medications (pegylated-interferon, ribavirin and boceprevir) are in curing HCV in patients with end stage kidney disease on hemodialysis. Participants will be prescribed these three medications and will be followed closely through treatment, then for 6 months afterwards. During…
This study is for patients with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD). The purpose of this study is to test the effectiveness of a study drug called tolvaptan. Tolvaptan continues to be studied in this trial as a possible treatment for ADPKD. ADPKD is a disease that causes kidney cysts (cyst are like fluid-filled balloons), worsening kidney…
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness, safety, and tolerability of study drugs Sofosbuvir, Velpatasvir and GS-9857 in comparison to Sofosbuvir and Velpatasvir in patients infected with HCV. Information about any side effects that may occur will also be collected.
This is a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled phase 2 study. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Saroglitazar magnesium 2 mg and 4mg versus placebo in the treatment of subjects with Primary Biliary Cholangitis. The research study consists of a Screening Phase (Visits 1 and 2) that lasts up to 42 days, a Treatment…
Contrast-Induced Nephropathy (CIN) can occur when patients with pre-existing kidney problems undergo procedures that use iodinated contrast media, such as cardiac catheterizations. RenalGuard Therapy was developed to enable the patient to clear the contrast out of their kidney before it can do significant damage. This study aims to enroll patients with…
The primary objective of the study is to evaluate safety and effectiveness of ELAD with respect to overall survival of subjects with a clinical diagnosis of alcohol-induced liver decompensation (ALID). Subjects will be randomly assigned to receive either standard of care treatment for ALID plus treatment with the ELAD system or standard of care treatment…
The purpose of this research study is to understand the way Alport Syndrome affects patients kidneys over time. Alport syndrome is a genetic condition that causes damage to your kidneys over time. Currently there is not much information on the disease. Information about how the body is affected by the disease will be collected, along with medical and family…
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of SOF/VEL/GS- 9857 FDC in patients infected with Hepatitis C (HCV), and previously treated unsuccessfully. Information about any side effects that may occur will also be collected.
The purpose of this study is to test a drug called GSK2330672 that is not yet approved for doctors to prescribe for patients who have a condition called primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) which has caused moderate to severe pruritus, or itching, in parts or all of the body. The objective is to find out if the drug can help to decrease the itchiness that…