Mycophenolate Mofetil Versus Cyclosporin A in the Treatment of Primary Biliary Cholangitis-autoimmune Hepatitis Overlap Syndrome Due to Nonresponse to Standard Therapy

Last updated: June 16, 2021
Sponsor: West China Hospital
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

4

Condition

Hepatitis

Gall Bladder Disorders

Liver Disease

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT04376528
OS-3
  • Ages 18-70
  • All Genders

Study Summary

Biochemical response of primary biliary cholangitis-autoimmune hepatitis overlap syndrome induced by mycophenolate mofetil versus cyclosporin A

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Patients aged 18-70 years;
  2. Diagnosed with PBC-AIH overlap syndrome according to Paris criteria;
  3. Patients have a nonresponse to azathioprine;
  4. The WBC count ≥2.5x10^9/L and platelet count ≥50x10^9/L.
  5. Agreed to participate in the trial, and assigned informed consent;

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. The presence of hepatitis A, B, C, D, or E virus infection;
  2. Patients with presence of serious decompensated cirrhosis;
  3. Patients have a history of glucocorticoid or immunosuppressant medication beforeenrollment;
  4. Liver damage caused by other reasons: such as primary sclerosing cholangitis,non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, drug induced liver disease or Wilson's disease.
  5. Pregnant and breeding women and women of childbearing age in need of reproduction
  6. Severe disorders of other vital organs, such as severe heart failure, cancer;
  7. Patients with presence of renal insufficiency;
  8. Parenteral administration of blood or blood products within 6 months before screening;
  9. Recent treatment with drugs having known liver toxicity;
  10. Taken part in other clinic trials within 6 months before enrollment.
  11. Patients who are allergic to these drugs;
  12. Uncontrolled infection and hypertension ;

Study Design

Total Participants: 89
Study Start date:
June 16, 2021
Estimated Completion Date:
December 30, 2021

Connect with a study center

  • WestChina Hospital

    Chengdu, Sichuan 610041
    China

    Active - Recruiting

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