Could a hyaluronic acid pill help alcoholic hepatitis patients keep muscle?
NCT ID NCT05018481
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This early-phase trial at the Cleveland Clinic is testing whether a form of hyaluronic acid (HA35) can help prevent muscle loss in people with alcoholic hepatitis. 54 participants will take either HA35 or a placebo capsule daily for 90 days. The study involves two in-person visits with muscle biopsies and tests, plus phone check-ins, to see how the supplement affects muscle mass.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
Sodium hyaluronate (HA35)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a treatment to help maintain muscle mass in people with alcoholic hepatitis.
What could go wrong
This is a very early, small trial (54 people) testing a mechanism, not a proven treatment. It may show no benefit or have side effects.
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Cleveland Clinic
RECRUITINGCleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States
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