Gut drug shows promise against fatty liver in small trial

NCT ID NCT07185932

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 07, 2026 · Updated 28 times

Summary

This early-stage study is testing whether the antibiotic rifaximin can safely reduce fat buildup in the liver for people with metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD). About 40 adults will take rifaximin pills three times a day for up to 48 weeks while following a healthy diet. The main goal is to see if liver fat decreases on MRI scans after 24 weeks of treatment.

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Study contacts

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Locations

  • Changzheng Hospital, Naval Medical University, shanghai, China

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    Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200003, China

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