Could a common supplement ease jaundice? new trial investigates
NCT ID NCT06236165
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 23, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This completed Phase 2 trial tested whether N-acetylcysteine (NAC), a common antioxidant supplement, can help people with jaundice caused by liver or bile duct issues. 44 adults took NAC twice daily for 3 months alongside standard care. Researchers measured changes in antioxidant levels, inflammation, and liver function to see if NAC provides any benefit.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- N-acetylcysteine (NAC)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple, safe supplement to help manage jaundice and improve liver function.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase trial with only 44 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and the supplement may not significantly improve outcomes.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 2
Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.
- Participants
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44 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Feb 2024
- Finished
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Jan 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 70 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients age 18-70 years old. * Patients diagnosed with jaundice and increased level direct bilirubin ≥ 3 mg/dL. Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy. * Nursing mothers. * Patients with increased indirect bilirubin level. * Patients who have Gilbert syndrome or Crigler Najjar syndrome. * History of known hypersensitivity to N-acetylcysteine.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Faculty of Pharmacy, Tanta University
Tanta, 31111, Egypt
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