Hunter Holmes Mcguire Veteran Affairs Medical Center

This study tests whether giving a protein called albumin through a vein can improve thinking and memory in people with cirrhosis who have had episodes of hepatic encephalopathy (brain fog). Thirty participants will receive both albumin and a saltwater placebo at different times, …

This study looks at how taking potato starch or cellulose (a fiber) changes gut bacteria in 30 veterans who have both cirrhosis and PTSD. Researchers want to see if these supplements improve the balance of good and bad bacteria in the gut. The study does not aim to cure or treat …