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NCT00558038 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2

Safety and Efficacy of AST-120 Compared to Lactulose in Patients With Hepatic Encephalopathy

A Phase 2 study, sponsored by Ocera Therapeutics.

Completed
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
40
Enrollment target

NCT00558038 is a Phase 2 study that has completed, run by Ocera Therapeutics. The registered enrollment target is 40 participants.

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The verdict

NCT00558038, a Phase 2 study, has completed, sponsored by Ocera Therapeutics.

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
40 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the experimental drug AST-120 compared to lactulose in patients with mild hepatic encephalopathy.

Interventions

  • DRUG AST-120
  • DRUG lactulose

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 40 participants
Start Date 2007-09
Est. Completion 2009-06
Phase Phase 2

Sponsor

Ocera Therapeutics

9 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00558038

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00558038 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 2. The registered enrollment target is 40 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Ocera Therapeutics, which has 9 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which AST-120 is the first listed.

NCT00558038 reports 0 study locations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT00558038 about?

NCT00558038 is a clinical study titled "Safety and Efficacy of AST-120 Compared to Lactulose in Patients With Hepatic Encephalopathy". The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the experimental drug AST-120 compared to lactulose in patients with mild hepatic encephalopathy.

What is the current status of trial NCT00558038?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 40 participants. The study started on 2007-09. Estimated completion is 2009-06.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00558038?

The interventions under investigation include: AST-120 (DRUG), lactulose (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00558038?

This trial is sponsored by Ocera Therapeutics, which has 9 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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