Found 23 clinical trials
Effect of Lactulose and/or Polyethylene Glycol Solution for Bowel Preparation for Colonscopy Procedures
fact, no laxative has all the characteristics of an ideal medication. Lactulose is an osmotic laxative which widely used in cirrhosis and constipation patients, and could inhibit bacterial in the colon
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- 21 Oct, 2021
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Effectiveness of Partially Hydrolyzed Guar Gum in Improving Fecal Characteristics in Long Term Care Facility Residents
the seeds of Cyamopsis tetragonolobus. PHGG is food for special medical purpose and available over-the-counter. It is as effective as lactulose treatment in relieving constipation associated abdominal
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- 06 Oct, 2021
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HA35 Acute Alcohol Study
Eligible subjects will be asked to take a placebo/treatment capsule for a total of 3 days and then participate in a study visit on the fourth day. This study visit will include a medical exam, clinical labs, questionnaires, body composition measurements, and urine and stool collections. Additionally, participants will consume …
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- 14 May, 2022
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The Effect of Donepezil on Wound Healing
The purpose of the study is to test effectiveness of donepezil to improve wound healing in patients with diabetic wounds that have not healed with standard treatment.
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- 30 Oct, 2021
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Prebiotics and Diet to Reduce "Leaky" Gut in First Degree Relatives of Crohn's Disease Patients
Crohn's disease (CD) is a recurring inflammation of the intestines. The etiology is unknown; however evidence suggests that it could be a combination of gut microbes, environmental factors and genetics. CD has a strong genetic component, with up to 12% of patients having familial history. The Western diet is also …
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- 04 May, 2022
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The Bangladesh Environmental Enteric Dysfunction Study (BEED)
This is a community-based intervention study which will be undertaken at Mirpur, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Participants will be recruited from two age groups: a child cohort (age 12 to 18 months) and an adult cohort (age 18 to 45 years). The child cohort will consist of stunted children (length for age …
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- 25 Mar, 2022
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Prevention of Post-TIPS Hepatic Encephalopathy by Administration of Rifaximin and Lactulose (PEARL)
Rationale: Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is a major and common complication in patients with liver cirrhosis. HE can be classified in the extensive range of neurocognitive deterioration as minimal HE (MHE), covert HE (grade I), or overt HE (OHE, grade II-IV). Liver cirrhosis is the most common cause of portal hypertension …
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- 24 Mar, 2022
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Polyethylene Glycol Versus Lactulose on Hepatic Encephalopathy in Patients With Cirrhosis;(PEGHE Trial)
accumulation of excess ammonia in the brain, as the liver is unable to metabolize the ammonia. The common gold standard treatment recommended for patients with Hepatic Encephalopathy is Lactulose syrup. This
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- 18 Jul, 2021
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Intravenous Branched Chain Amino Acids for Hepatic Encephalopathy in ACLF (BCAA-ACLF)
lactulose versus lactulose alone in the medical management of overt HE in patients with ACLF and its impact on overall survival and improvement in grade of HE.
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- 24 Feb, 2022
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A Trial to Improve Quality of Life in People With Cirrhosis
This trial is being completed to evaluate whether a crystallized form of lactulose (Kristalose) will improve quality of life, sleep and cognitive function in patients with cirrhosis that have
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- 23 Nov, 2021
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