Can two old drugs together save young livers?

NCT ID NCT06091345

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether giving both midodrine (a blood-pressure drug) and albumin (a protein infusion) to children with cirrhosis and fluid buildup (ascites) could prevent serious complications like kidney injury, low sodium, and confusion. Sixty-one children were split into two groups: one got midodrine plus albumin, the other got midodrine alone. The goal was to see if the combo worked better than midodrine alone at reducing these life-threatening problems.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

midodrine and albumin

What this could lead to

If successful, this combination could help prevent serious complications like kidney injury and improve survival in children with advanced liver disease.

What could go wrong

This is a small, single-center trial with only 61 children. The results may not apply to all patients, and the combination may not provide a clear benefit over standard care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic liver failure cirrhosis of liver

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Institute of Liver & Biliary Sciences (ILBS)

    New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi, 110 070, India