Old cough drug may fight fatty liver in new trial

NCT ID NCT06863376

First seen May 07, 2026 · Last updated May 08, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether carbocisteine, a common cough medicine, can reduce fat buildup in the liver of people with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). About 46 adults with fatty liver will take the drug and be monitored with ultrasound. The goal is to see if the drug safely improves liver health without the need for lifelong medication.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Tanta Unuversity

    RECRUITING

    Tanta, 31527, Egypt

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