Clinical trials: Liver Decompensation
Hepatic Encephalopathy
Efficacy and Safety Study of Ammonul® in Patients With Grade 3 or 4 Hepatic Encephalopathy
The primary purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of Ammonul® in subjects who become hospitalized with Grade 3 or 4 hepatic encephalopathy (HE).
- Trial name
- NCT00597909
- Testing
- sodium phenylacetate and sodium benzoate injection 10% / 10%
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Amgen
Liver Failure
Pharmacokinetics of LCP-Tacro in Stable Liver Transplant Patients
A three sequence, open-label, multi-center, prospective, study in stable liver transplant patients to assess and compare the pharmacokinetics (Cmax, C24, and AUC), and safety of LCP-Tacro (tacrolimus) tablets versus Prograf…
- Trial name
- NCT00608244
- Testing
- LCP Tacro, Prograf
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 59 people
- Sponsor
- Veloxis Pharmaceuticals
Cirrhosis, Hepatic Encephalopathy
A Study of Safety and Efficacy of HPN-100 in Subjects With Cirrhosis and Episodic Hepatic Encephalopathy
This is a phase 2 study of HPN-100 in subjects with hepatic encephalopathy (HE) consisting of an open label safety lead-in (Part A), followed by randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled treatment (Part B).
- Trial name
- HALT-HE (NCT00999167)
- Testing
- HPN-100
- Where
- 28 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 189 people
- Sponsor
- Amgen
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
Acute Alcoholic Hepatitis
Assess Safety and Efficacy of ELAD (Extracorporeal Liver Assist System) in Subjects With Alcohol-Induced Liver Failure
The primary objective of the study is to evaluate safety and efficacy of ELAD® with respect to overall survival (OS) of subjects with a clinical diagnosis of alcohol-induced liver decompensation (AILD) up to at least Study Day…
- Trial name
- NCT01471028
- Testing
- ELAD treatment, Standard of care (Control)
- Where
- 45 sites in United States, Australia and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 203 people
- Sponsor
- Vital Therapies, Inc.
Hypertension, Portal, Liver Cirrhosis
A Study to Test Whether Avenciguat Helps People With Liver Cirrhosis and High Blood Pressure in the Portal Vein (Main Vessel Going to the Liver) Who Had Bleeding in the Esophagus or Fluid Accumulation in the Belly
This study is open to adults with advanced liver cirrhosis caused by hepatitis B, hepatitis C, alcohol-related liver disease, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis or other causes.
- Trial name
- NCT06082843
- Testing
- Avenciguat
- Where
- 15 sites in United States, Austria and 8 more
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Boehringer Ingelheim
Hepatic Encephalopathy
Safety and Tolerability Study of Rifaximin in Participants With a History of Hepatic Encephalopathy
This study will look at the safety of a drug used in participants who have had hepatic encephalopathy (HE) in the past.
- Trial name
- NCT00686920
- Testing
- Rifaximin
- Where
- 35 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 322 people
- Sponsor
- Bausch Health Americas, Inc.
Acute Alcoholic Hepatitis
Randomized, Open-Label, Multicenter, Controlled, Pivotal Study to Assess Safety and Efficacy of ELAD in Subjects w/ AILD
The primary objective of the study is to evaluate safety and efficacy of ELAD with respect to overall survival of subjects with a clinical diagnosis of alcohol-induced liver decompensation (AILD) through at least Study Day 91.
- Trial name
- NCT02612428
- Testing
- ELAD System, Standard of Care (Control)
- Where
- 44 sites in United States, Austria and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 151 people
- Sponsor
- Vital Therapies, Inc.
End Stage Liver DIsease, Liver Failure
Bridge to HOPE: Hypothermic Oxygenated Perfusion Versus Cold Storage Prior to Liver Transplantation
This is a prospective, multi-center, controlled, randomized, pivotal study to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the VitaSmart™ Liver Machine Perfusion System by comparing clinical outcomes in patients undergoing liver…
- Trial name
- NCT05045794
- Testing
- VitaSmart™Liver Machine Perfusion System, Static cold storage
- Where
- 15 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 228 people
- Sponsor
- Bridge to Life Ltd.
Hepatitis B
Comparison of Entecavir to Adefovir in Chronic Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Patients With Hepatic Decompensation
This is a phase IIIb comparative study of entecavir 1.0 mg once daily (QD) vs. adefovir 10 mg QD in patients who have chronic hepatitis B infection and hepatic decompensation.
- Trial name
- NCT00065507
- Testing
- Entecavir (ETV), Adefovir (ADV)
- Where
- 61 sites in United States, Brazil and 15 more
- Volunteers
- 195 people
- Sponsor
- Bristol-Myers Squibb
Hepatic Encephalopathy, Cirrhosis
The Safety/Efficacy of Rifaximin With/Without Lactulose in Participants With A History of Recurrent Hepatic Encephalopathy
The purpose of the study is to evaluate if rifaximin alone or rifaximin plus lactulose delays the onset of hepatic encephalopathy (HE) in participants with cirrhosis who have had a previous episode of HE.
- Trial name
- NCT01842581
- Testing
- Rifaximin, Lactulose
- Where
- 43 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 222 people
- Sponsor
- Bausch Health Americas, Inc.
Severe Acute Alcoholic Hepatitis
To Assess Safety/Efficacy of ELAD in Subjects w/ Severe Acute Alcoholic Hepatitis (sAAH) and Lille Score Failure
The purpose of this study is to determine if treatment with the ELAD System is safe and effective in subjects with severe acute alcoholic hepatitis and Lille score failures (Lille score >0.45).
- Trial name
- NCT01829347
- Testing
- ELAD, Standard of Care treatment
- Where
- 39 sites in United States, Germany and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Vital Therapies, Inc.
Acute-On-Chronic Liver Failure
Short-term Survival of Subjects With Acute-on-chronic Liver Failure After Plasma Exchange With Human Serum Albumin 5%
This is a Phase 3, multicenter, randomized, controlled, parallel-group, open-label study to evaluate the effects of plasma exchange using human serum albumin 5% (PE-A 5%) in acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF) subjects.
- Trial name
- APACHE (NCT03702920)
- Testing
- SMT + PE-A 5%, Standard Medical Treatment
- Where
- 30 sites in United States, Austria and 7 more
- Volunteers
- 274 people
- Sponsor
- Instituto Grifols, S.A.
Hepatic Encephalopathy
A Retrospective, Open-label, Uncontrolled Cohort Study to Assess the Effectiveness and Safety of Lactulose Retention Enema in the Treatment of Cirrhotic Patients With Grade 3 or 4 (West Haven Criteria) Hepatic Encephalopathy (HE) [The RETRO Study]
This is a retrospective study in adult patients with cirrhosis and grade 3 or 4 HE (West Haven Criteria) to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of lactulose retention enema in the treatment of deep grade HE (West Haven…
- Trial name
- NCT02377947
- Where
- 3 sites in India
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Abbott
Liver Failure
Pharmacokinetics of LCP-Tacro™ Once Daily and Prograf® Twice A Day in Adult De Novo Liver Transplant Patients
The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the pharmacokinetics (PK, measuring the amount of medication in blood samples) and safety of a new medicine, LCP-Tacro™ tablets, and Prograf® capsules, a drug commonly taken by…
- Trial name
- NCT00772148
- Testing
- LCP -Tacro, Prograf
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- Veloxis Pharmaceuticals
Hepatic Encephalopathy
Evaluation of Rifaximin SSD for Delaying Encephalopathy Decompensation in Patients With Cirrhosis
Study RNLC3132 is a Phase 3, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter study to assess the efficacy and safety of rifaximin SSD-40mg IR for the delay of the first episode of overt hepatic encephalopathy (OHE)…
- Trial name
- RED-C-3132 (NCT05297448)
- Testing
- Rifaximin SSD
- Where
- 188 sites in United States, Australia and 15 more
- Volunteers
- 517 people
- Sponsor
- Bausch Health Americas, Inc.
Acute-On-Chronic Liver Failure
TAK-242 in Patients With Acute Alcoholic Hepatitis
A phase 2a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, multicenter, proof-of-concept study to evaluate the efficacy, safety, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics of TAK-242 in subjects with acute decompensation of…
- Trial name
- NCT04620148
- Testing
- TAK-242
- Where
- 3 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Akaza Bioscience Ltd
Chronic Liver Disease
Prediction Value of the BreathID 13C-Methacetin Breath Test for Hepatic Decompensation
The objectives of this study are: To evaluate the ability of the Methacetin Breath Test (MBT) to detect hepatic decompensation events To evaluate the relationship between liver Biopsy and clinical outcome and show that the MBT…
- Trial name
- NCT02084160
- Where
- 4 sites in United States, Israel
- Volunteers
- 579 people
- Sponsor
- Meridian Bioscience, Inc.
Head Injury
Effect of Intrathoracic Pressure Regulation on Traumatic Brain Injury
The purpose of this study is to demonstrate proof of clinical concept that application of the Intrathoracic Pressure Regulator (ITPR) will result in an increase in Cerebral Perfusion Pressure (CPP) and a decrease in Intracranial…
- Trial name
- NCT01824589
- Testing
- -7 cm H2O ITPR, -12cm H2O ITPR
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Advanced Circulatory Systems
Acute on Chronic Hepatic Failure, Acute Liver Failure
Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic Study of IDN-6556 in ACLF
The study will evaluate the pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, safety and preliminary efficacy of IDN-6556 in subjects with cirrhosis of the liver who are hospitalized for more than 24 hours due to acute deterioration of liver…
- Conditions
- Acute on Chronic Hepatic Failure, Acute Liver Failure, Liver Cirrhosis, Acute Alcoholic Hepatitis
- Trial name
- NCT01937130
- Testing
- IDN-6556
- Where
- 26 sites in United States, United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- Conatus Pharmaceuticals Inc.