Fatty Liver study: Standard Therapy vs Erdosteine
Official title Erdosteine in the Treatment of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07242222
What this study is testing
What is Erdosteine?
Erdosteine is an investigational oral medication being studied as a potential treatment for non‑alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). It is designed to act as a mucoactive agent with antioxidant and anti‑inflammatory properties that may reduce bacterial adhesion and enhance antibiotic effects.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment. It is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- This study is testing whether Erdosteine can help treat fatty liver disease. It looks at how well the medicine works and if it is safe.
- Who it's for
- You may be able to join if you have fatty liver disease and do not drink much alcohol.
- What's involved
- You would take Erdosteine or a pretend pill with no medicine. The team will check your health and liver status.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts for a set time with regular visits to the clinic.
- Phase 2: a mid-size study of how well it works
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 60
You may be able to join if
- Either male or female adult patients (\>18 years) with fatty liver diagnosis by using upper abdominal ultrasound echography (US).
You likely can't join if
- Pregnant and/or lactating women, excessive alcohol use (defined as an average alcohol intake \> 30 g per day in men and \> 20 g per day in women).
- Other etiology of chronic liver diseases such as viral hepatitis, drug-induced hepatitis, and autoimmune hepatitis.
- Patients suffering from chronic kidney disease, hyper/hypoparathyroidism. Hypersensitivity to erdostiene.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Tanta, Egypt
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 60 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Tanta, Egypt. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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