N-acetylcysteine for severe infections
Treatments studied
Part of Digestive system, Infections clinical trials.
This trial tests if N-acetylcysteine, a medicine that helps the liver and fights inflammation, can improve outcomes for adults with a severe infection and liver stress.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You must have a suspected infection confirmed by a doctor.
- Your liver function must be impaired, as measured by a MELD score of 9 or higher.
- You cannot have been in the hospital for more than 24 hours before starting the study.
- You must not have a known allergy to N-acetylcysteine or a history of severe allergic reactions.
- You must not have a blocked bile duct, be in severe shock, or need immediate end-of-life care.
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