Please click on the links below to learn about clinical research trials in hepatology (liver disease). If no studies are listed, contact Doris Yadav, RN, BS, at (312) 563-3919 (or via e-mail at doris_yadav@rush.edu) to inquire about studies under way.
If you would like to make an appointment with a physician at Rush, call (888) 352-RUSH, our toll-free referral line.
Liver & Kidney Transplant Trial: This study will examine the effectiveness of changing immunosuppresive drugs in patients who have had a kidney or liver transplant within the past six months and have developed abnormal glucose levels.
Treatment of Mild Hepatic Encephalopathy Study: The purpose of this study is to obtain information on the safety and the effectiveness of an experimental drug compared to placebo when it is used to treat mild encephalopathy.