Placenta extract shows promise for liver disease in early trial

NCT ID NCT05532124

First seen Feb 25, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 9 times

Summary

This study tested a medicine called LAENNEC, made from human placenta, in 49 adults with chronic liver disease (from alcohol or fatty liver). The goal was to check safety and find the best dose by measuring liver enzyme (ALT) levels. It was a Phase 2 trial, meaning it's an early step to see if the treatment works and is safe.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hanyang University Hospital.

    Seoul, South Korea

  • Keimyung university dongsan medical center

    Daegu, South Korea

  • Korea university guro hospital

    Seoul, South Korea

  • Severance hospital

    Seoul, South Korea

  • Soonchunhyang university hospital

    Seoul, South Korea

  • Wonju severance christian hospital

    Wŏnju, South Korea

  • Yeungnam university

    Daegu, South Korea

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