Integrated Therapies for Alcohol Use in Alcohol-associated Liver Disease (ITAALD) Trial (NCT07060638) | Clinical Trial Compass
RecruitingPhase 2
Integrated Therapies for Alcohol Use in Alcohol-associated Liver Disease (ITAALD) Trial
United States216 participantsStarted 2026-01-27
Plain-language summary
This is a multicenter, randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial focused on the treatment of severe alcohol-associated hepatitis (sAH) and alcohol use disorder (AUD).
The primary purpose of the study is to determine whether subjects receiving sAH therapy in addition to AUD treatments will have better alcohol and liver-related outcomes at 6 months compared to sAH therapy plus usual care for AUD. Patients assigned to the AUD treatment will receive Acamprosate and counseling whereas those assigned to AUD standard care will receive brief advice and referral to a 12-step program.
The secondary purpose of the study is to determine if F-652 is safe and effective in treating sAH when compared to prednisone. Subjects will receive F-652 on days 1 and 7 or prednisone for 28 days. Outcomes will be measured by overall survival at 90 days.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 70 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Age ≥18, \<70
. MELD 20-35
. Definitive or probable diagnosis of sAH as defined by the NIAAA criteria4, 5 A. Onset of jaundice (defined as serum total bilirubin \>3 mg/dL) within the prior 8 weeks B. Ongoing average consumption of \> 40 gm (for females) and \> 60 gm (for males) alcohol daily for 6 months or more with less than 8 weeks of abstinence before onset of jaundice; OR If, in the investigator's judgment, alcohol use may have been underreported, available clinical evidence-including collateral history, medical records, prior documentation of alcohol use, alcohol biomarkers such as PEth, or other relevant evidence-indicates that the participant met the protocol-defined alcohol consumption requirement within the 8 weeks before screening.
. Females of childbearing (reproductive) potential must have a negative serum or urine pregnancy test at screening.
Exclusion criteria
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.