Status:

COMPLETED

Evaluation of Efficacy, Safety and Molecular Mechanism of Pentoxifylline Supplementation in Patients With Hepatic and Obstructive Jaundice

Lead Sponsor:

Tanta University

Conditions:

Hepatobiliary Disorders

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-70 years

Phase:

PHASE2

Brief Summary

Investigating the efficacy, safety, and molecular mechanism of Pentoxifylline supplementation in improving elevated direct bilirubin level and liver function tests in patients with hepatic and post-he...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Patients age 18-70 years old.
  • Patients diagnosed with jaundice and increased level direct bilirubin ≥ 3 mg/dL.

Exclusion

  • Pregnancy.
  • Nursing mothers.
  • Patients with increased indirect bilirubin level.
  • Patients who have Gilbert syndrome or Crigler Najjar syndrome.
  • Patients with Child Paugh C score (10-15 point).
  • History of intolerance and hypersensitivity to Pentoxifylline or to xanthine derivatives such as caffeine, theophylline.
  • Recent hemorrhage.
  • Patients who have risk factors potentially complicated by hemorrhage.
  • Taking anticoagulants or antiplatelet therapy.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

April 3 2024

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

March 19 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

43 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06944704

Start Date

April 3 2024

End Date

March 19 2025

Last Update

July 30 2025

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Faculty of Pharmacy, Tanta University

Tanta, Egypt, 31111