Old drug, new hope: growth hormone shows promise for End-Stage liver disease

NCT ID NCT05253287

First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This study tested whether giving growth hormone to people with advanced liver cirrhosis could improve their survival and quality of life. The trial included 96 adults with decompensated cirrhosis, a stage where the liver is failing and life expectancy is short. Researchers measured complications, nutrition, and liver function to see if the hormone could help the body fight the disease better.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Postgraduate Institute of Medical education and Research

    Chandigarh, Uttarakhand, 160012, India

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