Can steroids rescue livers damaged by medications?
NCT ID NCT06922669
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a steroid drug (methylprednisolone) can help people with severe liver injury caused by medications. The trial includes 232 adults with high bilirubin levels. Participants receive either steroids plus standard care or standard care alone, and doctors track liver recovery over weeks.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
Methylprednisolone (a steroid drug)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a standard treatment for severe drug-induced liver injury with high bilirubin, potentially preventing liver failure.
What could go wrong
This is a mid-stage trial with 232 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Steroids have side effects like infection risk and may not help all patients.
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Conditions
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Department of Gastroenterology, General Hospital of Northern Theater Command (formerly called General Hospital of Shenyang Military Area)
RECRUITINGShenyang, Liaoning, 110840, China
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