Liver drug study halted before it began: no patients enrolled

NCT ID NCT04244877

First seen Jan 06, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 18 times

Summary

This study aimed to see if the antibiotic rifaximin could help people with liver cirrhosis who have a hidden form of brain fog (covert hepatic encephalopathy) and an overgrowth of bacteria in the small intestine. Researchers planned to give 40 patients rifaximin for 8 weeks and test their thinking skills and gut function. However, the study was withdrawn before any participants were enrolled, so no results are available.

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