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The goal of this trial is to learn if drugs in group A, B, C and D works to treat reversal of grades in people with overt hepatic encephalopathy. It will also provide information regarding safety of drugs in group A, B, C and D. The main question it aim to answer is:
Which study group is better in treating people of overt hepatic encephalopathy. Researchers will compare experimental group B (rifaximin + lactulose), group C (probiotics + lactulose) and group D (LOLA (L-Ornithine L-Aspartate) + lactulose) to control group A lactulose alone in the reversal of grades for people of hepatic encephalopathy.
Participants will:
Take drug from time of participation in the trial till the end of treatment (day 5) and grade reversal will be observed.
This clinical trial aim to compare the efficacy of four groups which are group A (lactulose) as controlled group, group B (rifaximin + lactulose), group C (probiotics + lactulose)and group D (LOLA (L-Ornithine L-Aspartate) + lactulose) for treating overt hepatic encephalopathy.
Primary objective: The primary objective of our trial will be to compare the grade reversal in overt hepatic encephalopathy patients from the time of trial participation till the end of trial treatment (day 5) according to West Heaven Criteria in both control and interventional groups.
Secondary objectives:
This trial is single-centered, parallel, multi-arm, 1:1:1:1 randomized, unblinded, lactulose controlled superiority clinical trial comparing the efficacy of four groups which are group A (lactulose) as controlled group, group B (rifaximin + lactulose), group C (probiotics + lactulose) and group D (LOLA (L-Ornithine L-Aspartate) + lactulose) for the treatment of overt hepatic encephalopathy.
Framework/hypothesis: The experimental group B (rifaximin + lactulose), group C (probiotics + lactulose) and group D (LOLA (L-Ornithine L-Aspartate) + lactulose) are superior to control group A lactulose alone in the reversal of grades for patients of hepatic encephalopathy.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Group A (Lactulose) | Active Comparator | Participant will receive lactulose syrup (120ml), 30ml (three times a day) TDS orally or by nasogastric tube (NG) for 5 days. |
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| Group B (Rifaximin + lactulose) | Experimental | Participant will receive Rifaximin tablet 550mg (twice daily) BID with lactulose syrup 30ml (three times a day) TDS orally or by nasogastric tube (NG) for 5 days |
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| Group C (Probiotic + lactulose) | Experimental | Participant will receive Probiotic sachet 2g (twice daily) BID with lactulose syrup 30ml (three times a day) TDS orally or by nasogastric tube (NG) for 5 days |
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| Group D ( (L-Ornithine L- Aspartate) LOLA + Lactulose) | Experimental | Group D: LOLA (L-Ornithine L- Aspartate) concentrate for infusion (5g/10ml = 5g LOLA in 10ml clear solution) + lactulose. Dose: 4 ampoules (40ml) of LOLA 20g of drug diluted in 460ml of 5% dextrose was administered as an intravenous infusion at a rate of 21ml /hour (over 24 hours for 5 days) with lactulose syrup 30ml (three times a day) TDS orally or by nasogastric tube (NG) |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Probiotic plus lactulose | Drug | Probiotic and lactulose will be administered per the dose and schedule specified in the arms. |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Number of participants of overt hepatic encephalopathy are treated by observing reversal in grades by using West Haven Criteria. | To compare the efficacy of group B (rifaximin + lactulose), group C (probiotics + lactulose) and group D (LOLA (L-Ornithine L-Aspartate) + lactulose) with group A (lactulose) as controlled group for the treatment of overt hepatic encephalopathy, grade reversal is examined from the time of participation in the trial till the end of treatment (day 5) according to West Heaven Criteria. The West Haven criteria are a widely used system for classifying the severity of hepatic encephalopathy. It grades the condition from Grade 0 (minimal or no symptoms) to Grade 4 (coma) based on the patient's level of consciousness, intellectual function, and behavior. | From the time of enrollment till the end of treatment (day 5) in the trial. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Time of recovery from encephalopathy (Days) | Time of recovery from encephalopathy is defined as the time taken (in days) to recover from grade 2 or above mental state grade to grade 1 or below. | Time of participation in the study assessed up to 5 days. |
| Liver disease severity |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| QurratulAin Jamil, PhD | The Islami University of Bahawalpur | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Bahawal Victoria Hospital | Bahawalpur | Punjab Province | 63100 | Pakistan |
| PubMed Identifier | Type | Citation | Retractions |
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| 41272855 | Derived | Shahbaz A, Jamil Q, Iqbal SM, Jamil MN, Khan JA, Aufy M. Comparison of efficacy of rifaximin, probiotics and L-ornithine L-aspartate in overt hepatic encephalopathy: a randomized, phase IV, lactulose controlled clinical trial. Trials. 2025 Nov 21;26(1):534. doi: 10.1186/s13063-025-09173-2. |
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| Type | Includes Protocol | Includes SAP | Includes ICF | Document Label | Document Date | Document Uploaded Date | Document File Name |
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| ICF | No | No | Yes | Informed Consent Form | Aug 25, 2023 | Jun 9, 2025 |
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A parallel study design involves assigning participants to different treatment groups, with each group receiving a distinct intervention or treatment simultaneously.
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| Rifaximin plus lactulose | Drug | Rifaximin and lactulose will be administered per the dose and schedule specified in the arms. |
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| L-ornithine-L-aspartate plus latulose | Drug | LOLA and lactulose will be administered per the dose and schedule specified in the arms. |
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| Lactulose | Drug | Lactulose will be administered per the dose and schedule specified in the arms. |
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Severity of liver disease will be evaluated by Child-pug class. The Child-Pugh score is a clinical tool designed to evaluate the severity of chronic liver disease, including conditions like hepatic encephalopathy (HE). It classifies patients into three categories: A, B, and C, reflecting the degree of liver dysfunction. A higher score corresponds to more severe liver disease and a worse prognosis. This scoring system aids in assessing liver damage, predicting patient survival, and informing treatment options, such as the necessity for liver transplantation. Interpretation: Child-Pugh Class A: 5-6 points, indicating well-compensated liver disease. Child-Pugh Class B: 7-9 points, indicating moderately impaired liver function. Child-Pugh Class C: 10-15 points, indicating severely compromised liver function and decompensation. |
| time of participation in the trial till the end of treatment (day 5) |
| length of hospital days | To find length of in- hospital stay (days) is defined as the time patient spent in hospital setting until he/she is discharged. | time of participation in the study till the patient is discharged or died or till 28 days whichever occur earlier. |
| ICF_000.pdf |
| ID | Term |
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| D048550 | Hepatic Insufficiency |
| D008103 | Liver Cirrhosis |
| D008107 | Liver Diseases |
| ID | Term |
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| D004066 | Digestive System Diseases |
| D005355 | Fibrosis |
| D010335 | Pathologic Processes |
| D013568 | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms |
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| ID | Term |
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| D019936 | Probiotics |
| D007792 | Lactulose |
| D000078262 | Rifaximin |
| C002939 | ornithylaspartate |
| ID | Term |
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| D019587 | Dietary Supplements |
| D005502 | Food |
| D000066888 | Diet, Food, and Nutrition |
| D010829 | Physiological Phenomena |
| D019602 | Food and Beverages |
| D004187 | Disaccharides |
| D009844 | Oligosaccharides |
| D011134 | Polysaccharides |
| D002241 | Carbohydrates |
| D000073893 | Sugars |
| D012294 | Rifamycins |
| D006576 | Heterocyclic Compounds, 4 or More Rings |
| D000072471 | Heterocyclic Compounds, Fused-Ring |
| D006571 | Heterocyclic Compounds |
| D047029 | Lactams, Macrocyclic |
| D047028 | Macrocyclic Compounds |
| D011083 | Polycyclic Compounds |
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