Could a simple gut drug reverse liver confusion?
NCT ID NCT05754996
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 22 times
Summary
This study tested whether nifuroxazide, a gut infection drug, can help reverse confusion caused by liver disease (hepatic encephalopathy) in 80 adults with cirrhosis. Participants had moderate to severe confusion and were treated in the hospital. The goal was to see if the drug could improve mental status and lower ammonia levels.
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National Hepatology and Tropical Medicine Research Institute (NHTMRI)
Cairo, Egypt
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