Clinical trials are research studies that test how well new medical approaches work in people. Speak with your doctor about the ongoing progress and results of these trials to get the most up-to-date information on new treatments. Participating in a clinical trial is a great way to contribute to curing, preventing, and treating liver disease and its complications. Start your search here to find clinical trials that need people like you.
Clinical trials are research studies aimed at evaluating medical, surgical, or behavioral interventions. They are a primary way for researchers to learn more about the safety and effectiveness of investigational treatments. Check out our featured clinical trials for Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency and Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) by clicking below.
When Sally Lashway married her college sweetheart, Tod, in 1980, she had no idea he would save her life nearly 30 years later. Read Sally and Tod's story about the power of true love and the miracle of living donor liver transplant.
Lydia had no idea she was born with a chronic autoimmune liver disease until one day she found herself desperately fighting for her life. She is now on a mission to help spread awareness about the importance of liver health an early detection, and to encourage lawmakers to increase federal funding for the study of liver disease research. Read Lydia's story now!
After being diagnosed with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), Manny learned all he could about the disease, including how the prevalence of NAFLD is higher in U.S. Hispanic populations. As a second generation Mexican American, Manny is on a mission to raise awareness in the Hispanic community and encourage people to get screened before it is too late. Read Manny’s story now.
After experiencing the gaps in health equity firsthand, Evelyn, a two-time liver transplant recipient and proud multi-generational New Mexican, advocates to raise awareness of liver disease and increase access to liver healthcare and transplant in minority and rural populations.
Jessie had no idea she was born with a rare, chronic liver disease until she found herself in a desperate fight for her life and needed a transplant to survive. Learn more about Jessie's story and the importance of raising awareness about liver health and organ donation.
After losing their father to liver cancer just three months after being diagnosed, Kate, John and Patrick Bayeux decided to channel their grief into raising awareness about liver disease and eliminating negative stigmas. To commemorate the 10-year anniversary of their father’s passing, the three siblings ran the 2024 New York City Half Marathon together and raised more than $10,000 for ALF this year!