Nitazoxanide to prevent repeat liver brain episodes
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Digestive system, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This Phase 3 trial tests whether nitazoxanide can help stop hepatic encephalopathy (a “liver-to-brain” confusion problem) from coming back. It’s for adults with cirrhosis who have had at least one past episode, aiming to improve safety and prevent recurrence.
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Who can take part
- You have cirrhosis (liver scarring) and at least one prior episode of hepatic encephalopathy
- Your age is 20 to 65 years
- You do NOT currently have active bleeding from your stomach or intestines
- You do NOT have major mental health problems such as psychosis, or epilepsy (seizure disorder)
- Your kidney function is not severely reduced (as judged by a blood test creatinine around 2 mg/dL)
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