Liver Transplant; ComplicationsPhase 1/2NCT03634566
Effect of N_Acetylcysteine on Liver Functions in Donors in Living Liver Transplantation
A Phase 1/2 study testing N-Acetylecysteine in people with Liver Transplant; Complications, run by Ain Shams University at 1 site in Egypt.
Trial summary
our practice for the past 10 years we have noticed a transitional impairment of liver function (elevated liver enzymes, total and direct bilirubin, and elevated serum lactate levels) following donors' liver resection. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 50 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Liver Transplant; Complications
- What is being tested?
- N-Acetylecysteine
- Type of treatment
- Injection or infusion
- Could I receive a placebo?
- Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
- How many people
- 50 participants
- Where
- 1 siteEgypt
- Study dates
- 1 Apr 2018to 1 Apr 2019
- Phase
- Phase 1/2
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 50 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- ASA I or II donors
- healthy adult
Who cannot join
- kidney, liver disease
- any contraindications for organ donation
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Effect of N_Acetylcysteine on Liver Functions in Donors in Living Donor Liver Transplantation
our practice for the past 10 years we have noticed a transitional impairment of liver function (elevated liver enzymes, total and direct bilirubin, and elevated serum lactate levels) following donors' liver resection. Several drugs have been investigation on liver regeneration , proven benefit of N-Acetylcysteine (NAC) on rats with steatohpatitis
- Conditions
- Liver Transplant; Complications
- Being tested
- N-Acetylecysteine, Placebo
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
N-AcetylecysteineDrug
N-Acetylecysteine 150 mg/kg diluted in 100 ml glucose 5 % over 40 minutes followed by NAC 12.5 mg/kg in 500 ml glucose 5% over 4 hours, followed by NAC 6.25 mg/kg for 2 postoperative days
PlaceboDrug
Ringer acetate continuous infusion at the same rate for 2 days.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| NAC group | Active comparator | Group NC received NAC 150 mg/kg diluted in 100 ml glucose 5 % over 40 minutes followed by NAC 12.5 mg/kg in 500 ml glucose 5% over 4 hours, followed by NAC 6.25 mg/kg for 2 postoperative days Receives: Drug: N-Acetylecysteine |
| Control group | Placebo comparator | Group C (Control group) will receive ringer acetate continuous infusion at same rate for 2 days. Receives: Drug: Placebo |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Serum lactate
Measured: 24 hours postoperative
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted16 Aug 2018
- Study start1 Apr 2018
- Primary completion1 Feb 2019
- Study completion1 Apr 2019
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Liver Transplant; ComplicationsStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase 1/2
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 50 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Ain Shams University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Mona Ammar, Ain Shams University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03634566
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- R 10/2018
- Status last verified
- Oct 2019
- First submitted
- 13 Aug 2018
- Last updated
- 5 Feb 2020
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 5 Feb 2020. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effect of N_Acetylcysteine on Liver Functions in Donors in Living Donor Liver Transplantation
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03634566
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- R 10/2018
- Conditions
- Liver Transplant; Complications
- Phase
- Phase 1/2
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 50 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Ain Shams UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Apr 2018 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Feb 2019 (actual)
- Study completion
- 1 Apr 2019 (actual)
- First posted
- 16 Aug 2018 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
our practice for the past 10 years we have noticed a transitional impairment of liver function (elevated liver enzymes, total and direct bilirubin, and elevated serum lactate levels) following donors' liver resection. Several drugs have been investigation on liver regeneration , proven benefit of N-Acetylcysteine (NAC) on rats with steatohpatitis
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind (participant, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| NAC group | Active comparator | Drug: N-AcetylecysteineGroup NC received NAC 150 mg/kg diluted in 100 ml glucose 5 % over 40 minutes followed by NAC 12.5 mg/kg in 500 ml glucose 5% over 4 hours, followed by NAC 6.25 mg/kg for 2 postoperative days |
| Control group | Placebo comparator | Drug: PlaceboGroup C (Control group) will receive ringer acetate continuous infusion at same rate for 2 days. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 50 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- ASA I or II donors
- healthy adult
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- kidney, liver disease
- any contraindications for organ donation
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| N-AcetylecysteineN-Acetylecysteine 150 mg/kg diluted in 100 ml glucose 5 % over 40 minutes followed by NAC 12.5 mg/kg in 500 ml glucose 5% over 4 hours, followed by NAC 6.25 mg/kg for 2 postoperative days | Drug | NAC group |
| PlaceboRinger acetate continuous infusion at the same rate for 2 days. | Drug | Control group |
Primary outcome
Serum lactate
Time frame: 24 hours postoperative
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 5 Feb 2020.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Phase 1/2 study testing N-Acetylecysteine in people with Liver Transplant; Complications, run by Ain Shams University at 1 site in Egypt.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 5 Feb 2020. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Egypt. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
What does this combined phase mean?
Phase 1 studies test a treatment in a small group of people for the first time or in a new way, mainly to check safety and find the right dose.
Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.
Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Serum lactate (time frame: 24 hours postoperative). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 5 Feb 2020.