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Double-blind Randomized Controlled Trial of Anakinra, Pentoxifylline, and Zinc Compared to Methylprednisolone in Severe Acute Alcoholic Hepatitis
In Brief
A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating Anakinra, Pentoxifylline, and 2 other interventions for Acute Alcoholic Hepatitis. Completed, enrolled 104 participants across 4 sites.
Detailed Summary
This study will compare two different treatments of acute alcoholic hepatitis. The current standard of care is treatment with corticosteroids (methylprednisolone). This will be compared to treatment with anakinra, pentoxifylline, plus zinc sulfate. The participants will be treated and followed for 6 months and the two treatment groups will be compared for differences in death rates and laboratory tests that measure liver and gut function.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Anakinra, interleukin-1 receptor antagonist; 100 mg/0.67 mL solution for subcutaneous injection.
Pentoxifylline, generic
Zinc Sulfate, nutritional supplement
Methylprednisolone, corticosteroid