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Hepatic EncephalopathyNCT06201988

Revealing Engagement Patterns Among Hepatic Encephalopathy Patients

An observational study of Hepatic Encephalopathy, run by Power Life Sciences Inc. at 1 site in United States.

Not yet recruiting

Opening soon. The study is approved but enrolment has not started yet. Sites may already take enquiries.

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Trial summary

This study aims to investigate the influences behind patient choices regarding involvement, discontinuation, or re-engagement in hepatic encephalopathy clinical trials. Uncovering these factors is essential to enhance the relevance and efficacy of future research endeavors. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Hepatic Encephalopathy
How many people
500 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
Jan 2025to Jan 2027
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

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 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: Patients with hepatic encephalopathy who are actively considering enrolling in a clinical study, but have not yet completed enrollment and randomization.

Who may be able to join

  • Signed Written Informed Consent
  • Aged ≥ 18 years old
  • No prior treatment for hepatic encephalopathy

Who cannot join

  • Participant is actively receiving study therapy in another
  • Inability to provide written informed consent
  • Women of childbearing potential without a negative pregnancy test; or women who are lactating.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

Michael B Gill contact

(415) 900-4227

bask@withpower.com

United States1 site
  • Power Life Sciences

    San Francisco, California, 94107

    Michael B Gill, 415-900-4227, https://www.withpower.com/contact-us@withpower.com

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About this study

Official title: Assessing Patient Engagement and Understanding in Hepatic Encephalopathy Clinical Research

This study aims to investigate the influences behind patient choices regarding involvement, discontinuation, or re-engagement in hepatic encephalopathy clinical trials. Uncovering these factors is essential to enhance the relevance and efficacy of future research endeavors.

In essence, this trial aims to deepen understanding of the factors influencing participation in hepatic encephalopathy clinical trials. Elevating participation rates could expedite the development of innovative treatments for this challenging condition.

Keywords
Hepatic Encephalopathy
Medical subject headings
Hepatic Encephalopathy

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Rate of patients who decide to join in a hepatic encephalopathy clinical trial

    Measured: 3 months

  2. Number of hepatic encephalopathy patients who remain in clinical trial until completion

    Measured: 12 months

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted11 Jan 2024
  2. Study startJan 2025 (estimated)
  3. Primary completionJan 2026 (estimated)
  4. Study completionJan 2027 (estimated)

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Case crossover
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
500 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06201988
Sponsor's protocol ID
67278255
Status last verified
Feb 2024
First submitted
29 Dec 2023
Last updated
12 Feb 2024
Results posted
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Undecided

Publications

  • Nardelli S, Gioia S, Faccioli J, Riggio O, Ridola L. Hepatic encephalopathy - recent advances in treatment and diagnosis. Expert Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2023 Mar;17(3):225-235. doi: 10.1080/17474124.2023.2183386. Epub 2023 Feb 26.

    PubMed 36843291
  • Gairing SJ, Mangini C, Zarantonello L, Gioia S, Nielsen EJ, Danneberg S, Gabriel M, Ehrenbauer AF, Bloom PP, Ripoll C, Sultanik P, Galle PR, Labenz J, Thabut D, Zipprich A, Lok AS, Weissenborn K, Marquardt JU, Lauridsen MM, Nardelli S, Montagnese S, Labenz C. Prevalence of Minimal Hepatic Encephalopathy in Patients With Liver Cirrhosis: A Multicenter Study. Am J Gastroenterol. 2023 Dec 1;118(12):2191-2200. doi: 10.14309/ajg.0000000000002251. Epub 2023 Mar 20.

    PubMed 36940426
  • Bureau C, Thabut D, Jezequel C, Archambeaud I, D'Alteroche L, Dharancy S, Borentain P, Oberti F, Plessier A, De Ledinghen V, Ganne-Carrie N, Carbonell N, Rousseau V, Sommet A, Peron JM, Vinel JP. The Use of Rifaximin in the Prevention of Overt Hepatic Encephalopathy After Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt : A Randomized Controlled Trial. Ann Intern Med. 2021 May;174(5):633-640. doi: 10.7326/M20-0202. Epub 2021 Feb 2.

    PubMed 33524293

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Hepatic Encephalopathy, run by Power Life Sciences Inc. at 1 site in United States.

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 3 inclusion and 3 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: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 12 Feb 2024. 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 United States. 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. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact Michael B Gill ((415) 900-4227, bask@withpower.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Rate of patients who decide to join in a hepatic encephalopathy clinical trial (time frame: 3 months). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT06201988, which also lists 3 linked publications.

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 12 Feb 2024.

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