Massive study tracks hidden liver dangers of common drugs and herbal remedies
NCT ID NCT00345930
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study aims to collect detailed information from 4,000 people who have experienced liver injury possibly caused by prescription drugs or complementary and alternative medicines. Researchers will track participants over time, using blood tests and liver scans to better understand how these injuries happen and how they progress. The goal is to build a database that helps doctors recognize and manage such injuries in the future.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors better identify which drugs or supplements cause liver injury and how to prevent it.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly help participants. It may take years to gather enough data for meaningful conclusions.
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Indiana University
RECRUITINGIndianapolis, Indiana, 46202-5111, United States
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NIH Clinical Site
RECRUITINGBethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
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Thomas Jefferson
RECRUITINGPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, 19141, United States
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Univeristy of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
RECRUITINGChapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599-7600, United States
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University of Michigan
RECRUITINGAnn Arbor, Michigan, 48109-0362, United States
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University of Southern California
RECRUITINGLos Angeles, California, 90033, United States
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