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New treatment option for Alcoholic Liver Disease
Official title Effect of Fermented Protaetia Brevitarsis Seulensis Powder on Alcohol-induced Liver Disease
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04320199
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The investigators conduct a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study to investigate the effects of Fermented Protaetia brevitarsis seulensis powder on Alcohol-induced Liver Disease in adults for 8 weeks.
- You might receive a placebo (an inactive treatment) instead of the study drug, decided by chance. You may not know which one you got.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 19 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Gamma-glutamyl transferase ranging from upper limit of reference to four times of upper limit
You likely can't join if
- Abnormal liver or renal function (i.e., serum aminotransferase activity \> 3 times of upper limit of reference range and serum creatinine...
- Diabetes (diagnosed clinically or fasting glucose level \> 126 mg/dL)
- History of viral hepatitis or cancer
- Uncontrolled hypertension
- History of serious cardiac disease such as angina or myocardial infarction
- History of gastrectomy
See the full eligibility criteria
- Gamma-glutamyl transferase ranging from upper limit of reference to four times of upper limit
- Abnormal liver or renal function (i.e., serum aminotransferase activity \> 3 times of upper limit of reference range and serum creatinine concentrations \> 1.2 mg/dL)
- Diabetes (diagnosed clinically or fasting glucose level \> 126 mg/dL)
- History of viral hepatitis or cancer
- Uncontrolled hypertension
- History of serious cardiac disease such as angina or myocardial infarction
- History of gastrectomy
- History of medication for psychiatric disease
- Administration of oriental medicine including herbs within the past 4 weeks
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Pusan, Ami-dong, South Korea
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 - 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, 19 years and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Pusan, Ami-dong, South Korea. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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