TerminatedPhase 4

Efficacy, Safety, And Pharmacokinetics Of Rifaximin In Subjects With Severe Hepatic Impairment And Hepatic Encephalopathy

Stopped: Study was determined to be infeasible.

United States6 participantsStarted 2013-04-03

Plain-language summary

The purpose of the study is to evaluate the safety of Rifaximin or placebo in subjects with severe hepatic impairment and Hepatic Encephalopathy.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Male or non-pregnant, non-breast feeding female ≥ 18 years old * In remission from demonstrated overt HE * Had ≥1 episode of overt HE associated with liver disease within the last 6 months * MELD score of ≥ 19 * Has a close family member or other personal contact who is familiar with the subject's HE, can provide continuing oversight to the subject and is willing to be available to the subject during the conduct of the trial Exclusion Criteria: * HIV * History of tuberculosis infection * Chronic respiratory insufficiency * Current infection and receiving antibiotics * Renal insufficiency requiring dialysis * Active spontaneous bacterial peritonitis infection * Intestinal obstruction or has inflammatory bowel disease * Active malignancy within the last 5 years * Current GI bleeding or has had a GI hemorrhage within past 3 months * Anemia

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Proportion of Participants With Hepatic Encephalopathy (HE) Breakthrough Episode

Timeframe: 6 Months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01846663

SponsorBausch Health Americas, Inc.

Sponsor typeINDUSTRY

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2016-02-22

Results submitted2023-12-15

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.