Can liver damage predict how drugs behave?

NCT ID NCT07750587

First seen Aug 06, 2026 · Last updated Aug 12, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This trial investigates how the severity of liver cirrhosis changes the way the body processes certain drugs. Adults with mild, moderate, or severe cirrhosis will receive a single low dose of five common drugs—caffeine, warfarin, esomeprazole, metoprolol, and midazolam—each used to measure the activity of a different liver enzyme. Blood samples taken over 72 hours will show how quickly the drugs are cleared from the body. The goal is to improve future drug dosing for people with liver cirrhosis.

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Active substance
A single low dose of five drugs: caffeine, warfarin, esomeprazole, metoprolol, and midazolam
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to better drug dosing guidelines for people with liver cirrhosis, reducing risks of ineffective treatment or side effects.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study focused on understanding drug processing, not on treating cirrhosis. Results may not apply to all patients or lead directly to new dosing recommendations.

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