Resistant potato starch for liver cirrhosis and confusion
Part of Brain & nervous system, Digestive system, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study is testing whether a special type of starch (resistant potato starch) can help people with cirrhosis who have had episodes of confusion from liver problems. It may help by changing the bacteria in your gut, which could reduce the risk of future confusion episodes.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with cirrhosis (scarring of the liver).
- You have had at least one episode of confusion or drowsiness caused by liver problems (overt hepatic encephalopathy) in the past year.
- You have not been in the hospital or taken antibiotics (except rifaximin) in the last 4 weeks.
- You have not taken lactulose, a medicine for liver-related confusion, in the last 4 weeks.
- You have not had more than one alcoholic drink per week or used any illicit drugs in the last month.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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