Clinical trials: Hepatic Encephalopathy
Hepatic Encephalopathy
ETOS: Minimal Hepatic Encephalopathy in Childhood and Young Adult: epidemiOlogical Study and Pilot Interventional Study
The aim of the study is: Epidemiological/observational: investigating the presence of neuropsychological and electrophysiological alterations, suggesting a condition of minimal hepatic encephalopathy(and its behavioral…
- Trial name
- ETOS (NCT01798329)
- Testing
- probiotic VSL#3
- Where
- 2 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- A.O. Ospedale Papa Giovanni XXIII
Liver Cirrhosis
Faecal Microbiota Transplantation for Liver Cirrhosis
The purpose is to investigate the effect of faecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) on complications, progression, and mortality of patients with liver cirrhosis.
- Trial name
- CHiFT (NCT04932577)
- Testing
- Faecal microbiota transplantation
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 220 people
- Sponsor
- University of Aarhus
Hepatic Encephalopathy
Cerebrovascular Reactivity in Hepatic Encephalopathy
It has been observed that patients with cirrhosis present a generalized state of vasoconstriction as an homeostatic response to splanchnic arteriolar vasodilatation.
- Trial name
- NCT01099293
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Medicas y Nutricion Salvador Zubiran
Cirrhosis, Hepatic Encephalopathy
Hepatic Encephalopathy and Albumin Lasting Cognitive Improvement
Hypothesis: Improvement in cognitive dysfunction with IV albumin in patients with cirrhosis with prior HE and MHE lasts for several weeks after albumin infusion has ended, and is due to persistent improvement in inflammatory…
- Trial name
- HEAL-LAST (NCT06052176)
- Testing
- Albumin Infusion
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Hunter Holmes Mcguire Veteran Affairs Medical Center
Hepatic Encephalopathy
Prevention of Hepatic Encephalopathy With Mobile Application Based Lactulose Titration
This study is being done to assess the safety and efficacy of using mobile application-based Bristol stool scale to titrate lactulose in prevention episodes of hepatic encephalopathy.
- Trial name
- NCT05526404
- Testing
- Dieta mobile application
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Cirrhosis, Hepatic Encephalopathy
Allopurinol Versus Atorvastatin to Prevent Complications of Liver Cirrhosis
The study aims to compare the potential benefit of allopurinol versus atorvastatin in reducing the risk of developing cirrhosis-related complications, delaying the onset of hepatocellular carcinoma, and improving survival.
- Conditions
- Cirrhosis, Hepatic Encephalopathy, Ascites, Varices
- Trial name
- NCT05511766
- Testing
- Allopurinol 300 MG, Atorvastatin 20mg
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Tanta University
Liver Cirrhosis
Embolization of Large Spontaneous Portosystemic Shunts for the Prevention of Post-TIPS Hepatic Encephalopathy
The purpose of this study is to determine whether transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) combined with large spontaneous portosystemic shunts embolization are effective in the prevention of hepatic encephalopathy…
- Trial name
- NCT02156232
- Testing
- TIPS, SPSS embolization
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- Air Force Military Medical University, China
Hepatic Cirrhosis, Hepatic Encephalopathy (HE)
MNK6106 for Liver Disease (Hepatic Cirrhosis) That in the Past Has Affected the Brain (Hepatic Encephalopathy)
The main reason for this study is to see how the study drug interacts with the body. It will compare different doses of the study drug with a drug already in use.
- Trial name
- NCT03712280
- Testing
- MNK6106, Rifaximin
- Where
- 5 sites in United States, Puerto Rico
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Mallinckrodt
Alcoholic Liver Disease
Cognitive Function of Alcoholic Compensated Liver Cirrhosis
Differences in cognitive function between patients with viral and alcoholic compensated liver cirrhosis
- Trial name
- NCT04557774
- Testing
- Cognitive function test
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 110 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chuncheon Sacred Heart Hospital
Cirrhosis, Liver, Hepatic Encephalopathy
Role of Sarcopenia and Nutritional/Physical Therapy Intervention in Post-TIPS Hepatic Encephalopathy
The placement of TIPS (transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt) is the most effective strategy to treat complications of portal hypertension.
- Conditions
- Cirrhosis, Liver, Hepatic Encephalopathy, Sarcopenia
- Trial name
- NCT05346029
- Testing
- Lifestyle intervention
- Where
- 3 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 140 people
- Sponsor
- Anna Baiges
Hepatic Encephalopathy
Secondary Prophylaxis of Hepatic Encephalopathy in Cirrhotic Patients
The aim of this study is to compare the efficacy and safety of colistin versus lactulose for secondary prophylaxis of overt hepatic encephalopathy in patients with liver cirrhosis.
- Trial name
- NCT05279586
- Testing
- lactulose, colistin
- Volunteers
- 316 people
- Sponsor
- Madonna Magdy Fahmy
Cirrhoses, Liver, Hepatic Encephalopathy (HE)
Study on Proteomic and Microbiome Changes in Patients With Hepatic Encephalopathy (HE)
The objective of this observational study is to compare the differences in proteomics and gut microbiome between the liver cirrhosis group without hepatic encephalopathy and the hepatic encephalopathy group through proteomics and…
- Trial name
- NCT07150195
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University
Hepatic Encephalopathy
S. Endotoxin, Inflammatory Mediators and MRS Before and After Treatment in MHE
The purpose of this study is to examine S.endotoxins , inflammatory mediators and Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (MRS) before and after treatment in patients of cirrhosis and minimal hepatic encephalopathy.
- Trial name
- endtxninHE (NCT01446523)
- Testing
- Lactulose
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Govind Ballabh Pant Hospital
Hepatic Encephalopathy
Diet Management on Hepatic Encephalopathy of Patients With Variceal Bleeding After Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt Creation
Hepatic encephalopathy is a severe complication of transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) treatment in patients with cirrhosis and variceal bleeding.
- Trial name
- DM-PTHE (NCT03372499)
- Testing
- diet management strategy for encephalopathy
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 86 people
- Sponsor
- Li Yang
Hepatic Encephalopathy, Minimal Hepatic Encephalopathy
Brain Muscle Axis During Treatment of Hepatic Encephalopathy With L-ornithine L-aspartate
Patients with cirrhosis of the liver may suffer from a condition called hepatic encephalopathy which in its mildest form as mental slowing and impaired reaction times in driving and machinery operation.
- Conditions
- Hepatic Encephalopathy, Minimal Hepatic Encephalopathy, Cirrhosis
- Trial name
- NCT01847651
- Testing
- Vastus Muscle Biopsy, Cognitive assessment (PHES), Cognitive Assessement (Cogstate)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London
Hepatic Encephalopathy, Decompensated Cirrhosis
BCAA vs. Rifaximin in Patients With Cirrhosis for Secondary Prophylaxis of HE
Rationale Patients who recover from an episode of overt HE(OHE) are at risk of recurrent episodes of HE and persistent minimal hepatic encephalopathy, impacting their daily functioning and mental health.
- Conditions
- Hepatic Encephalopathy, Decompensated Cirrhosis, Minimal Hepatic Encephalopathy
- Trial name
- HERB (NCT06538077)
- Testing
- Oral Branched chain Amino acid, Rifaximin 550 MG, Lactulose
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 336 people
- Sponsor
- Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh
Hepatic Encephalopathy
Efficacy and Safety of AXA1665 in Cirrhotic Subjects With Prior Overt Hepatic Encephalopathy
This is a global study to compare the effects of AXA1665, an orally active mixture of amino acids, compared to placebo, on cognitive and physical function, as well as the safety and tolerability of AXA1665.
- Trial name
- EMMPOWER (NCT04816916)
- Testing
- AXA1665
- Where
- 40 sites in United States, Canada and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Axcella Health, Inc
Hepatic Encephalopathy
Polyethylene Glycol Versus Lactulose on Hepatic Encephalopathy in Patients With Cirrhosis;(PEGHE Trial)
Hepatic Encephaopathy is a common complication occurring in patients with Liver cirrhosis. Patients usually develop mild confusion, sleep disturbance or obtundation.
- Trial name
- PEGHE (NCT04436601)
- Testing
- Polyethylene Glycols, Lactulose
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 102 people
- Sponsor
- Aga Khan University
Cirrhosis
To Compare Efficacy and Safety of Lactulose Versus Polyethylene Glycol for Treatment of Overt Hepatic Encephalopathy in Cirrhotics.
All patients presenting to the emergency department of Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences with known cirrhosis and hepatic encephalopathy with grade II will be included in the study.
- Trial name
- NCT03448770
- Testing
- PEG- 17 gm sachet, Lactulose : 20-30gm
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences, India
Hepatic Encephalopathy
Oral Acetyl-L-Carnitine Therapy Reduces Fatigue In Hepatic Encephalopathy
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of exogenous ALC on the both physical and mental fatigue in mild and moderate encephalopatic patients.
- Trial name
- NCT01223742
- Testing
- ACETYL-L-CARNITINE
- Where
- Italy
- Sponsor
- University of Catania