Hunter Holmes Mcguire Veteran Affairs Medical Center

This study looks at whether giving a protein called albumin through a vein can help improve thinking and memory in people with liver cirrhosis who have had episodes of confusion (hepatic encephalopathy). The trial will involve 30 participants who will receive both albumin and a p…

This study looks at how a natural fiber called resistant starch (from potatoes) or a placebo (cellulose) affects gut bacteria in 30 veterans who have both cirrhosis (liver scarring) and PTSD. The goal is to see if these supplements can increase healthy gut bacteria and improve br…