Liver Research Study for Heavy Drinkers

R
Raj Vuppalanchi, MD

Primary Investigator

Liver Research Study for Heavy Drinkers
Recruiting
18 years - 75 years
All
Phase 2
15 participants needed
1 Location

Brief description of study

Do you have liver damage because of excessive alcohol use?  Join our study!

Researchers at the Indiana University School of Medicine are looking for adult volunteers to take part in a study looking at the link between heavy drinking and liver disease.

Your participation may help researchers to gain knowledge that may lead to better treatment for alcohol use liver damage.

Detailed description of study

What Happens During Study Participation

Participants will be asked to attend up to 20 study visits over 14 months at University Hospital in Indianapolis.

Study visits will include the following:

  • Questionnaires about your health history
  • ECG (electrical tracing of your heart)
  • Collection of blood and urine samples
  • FibroScan (like an ultrasound of your liver)
  • MRI scan (non-invasive test that takes pictures of your liver)

Compensation:

  • Participants will receive $200 after each completed on-site visit (up to $4,600 for completing all of the study requirements) via a re-loadable payment card and a parking pass.

Eligibility of study

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:

  • Conditions: Alcohol-Associated Liver Disease, ALD
  • Age: 18 years - 75 years
  • Gender: All

Inclusion Criteria:

  • age: 18-75 years
  • overweight
  • have had an average of 3+ drinks every day for the past year

Exclusion Criteria:

  • diabetes
  • certain other causes of liver disease
  • diabetes

*There are more Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria than what is listed above, which will be verified during the screening process.

Might be interested?  We would love to hear from you!

Click ‘Connect with the Study Team’, complete the Pre-Screener questions, and a team member will reach out to you if you qualify.

Updated on 10 Sep 2025. Study ID: GI-ALTIMMUNE-ALT-801-241, 27398

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