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- Clinical Trial NCT01178372
Secondary Prophylaxis of Hepatic Encephalopathy in Cirrhosis (HE)
August 9, 2010 updated by: Govind Ballabh Pant Hospital
Secondary Prophylaxis of Hepatic Encephalopathy in Cirrhosis: An Open Label, Randomized Controlled Trial of Lactulose, Probiotics and No-therapy
Hepatic encephalopathy (HE), a challenging complication of advanced liver disease, occurs in approximately 30-45% of patients with cirrhosis.
The treatment of choice is non-absorbable disaccharides, such as lactulose and lactitol.Probiotics are effective in the treatment of minimal hepatic encephalopathy which precipitates hepatic encephalopathy.
The investigators will assess the effects of lactulose and probiotics for the prevention of recurrence of HE (secondary prophylaxis) in patients after the recovery of an episode of overt hepatic encephalopathy.
Study Overview
Status
Unknown
Conditions
Intervention / Treatment
Detailed Description
Hepatic encephalopathy, a challenging complication of advanced liver disease, occurs in approximately 30-45% of patients with cirrhosis and 10-50% of patients with transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt.Although the occurrence of episodes of hepatic encephalopathy appears to be unrelated to the cause of cirrhosis,increases in the frequency and severity of such episodes predict an increased risk of death.A small metaanalysis determined that lactulose and lactitol were equally effective in the treatment of HE.Probiotics alter the gut flora resulting in decreased ammonia production and absorption due to decreased intraluminal pH.
Also shown to alter the short chain fatty acid production, & decrease intestinal permeability.Various studies have shown some improvement in either the prevalence of minimal hepatic encephalopathy or results in neuropsychological tests with the use of probiotics.Lactulose and probiotics improves minimal hepatic encephalopathy in cirrhotic patients and it has also been shown that minimal hepatic encephalopathy predisposes the cirrhotic patient to HE.We will assess the effects of lactulose and probiotics for the prevention of recurrence of hepatic encephalopathy (secondary prophylaxis) in patients after the recovery of an episode of overt hepatic encephalopathy.
Study Type
Interventional
Phase
- Phase 4
Contacts and Locations
This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.
Study Locations
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Delhi
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New Delhi, Delhi, India, 110002
- Recruiting
- G B Pant Hospital
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Participation Criteria
Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.
Eligibility Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study
18 years to 75 years (Adult, Older Adult)
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Genders Eligible for Study
All
Description
Inclusion Criteria:
- Patients with cirrhosis and previous history of recovery from hepatic encephalopathy
Exclusion Criteria:
- history of taking lactulose in the past 6 weeks.
- alcohol intake during the past 6 weeks or during follow up
- patients on secondary prophylaxis for spontaneous bacterial peritonitis
- previous TIPS or shunt surgery
- significant comorbid illness such as heart, respiratory, or renal failure
- any neurologic diseases such as alzheimer's disease, parkinson's disease and nonhepatic metabolic encephalopathies.
Study Plan
This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.
How is the study designed?
Arms and Interventions
Participant Group / Arm |
Intervention / Treatment |
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Active Comparator: lactulose
will receive 30-60 ml of lactulose in 2 or 3 divided doses so that patient passed 2-3 semisoft stools per day
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will receive 30-60 ml of lactulose in 2 or 3 divided doses so that patient passed 2-3 semisoft stools per day
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Active Comparator: probiotics
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will receive VSL#3 (110 billion CFU)three times a day
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What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Time Frame |
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episode of overt hepatic encephalopathy
Time Frame: 6 months
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6 months
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Secondary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Time Frame |
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side effects to therapy
Time Frame: 6 months
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6 months
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Collaborators and Investigators
This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.
Sponsor
Study record dates
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Study Major Dates
Study Start
September 1, 2008
Study Completion (Anticipated)
September 1, 2010
Study Registration Dates
First Submitted
August 9, 2010
First Submitted That Met QC Criteria
August 9, 2010
First Posted (Estimate)
August 10, 2010
Study Record Updates
Last Update Posted (Estimate)
August 10, 2010
Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria
August 9, 2010
Last Verified
September 1, 2009
More Information
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Keywords
Additional Relevant MeSH Terms
Other Study ID Numbers
- PS002
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