Overview

N-acetylcysteine in Non-Acetaminophen Pediatric Acute Liver Failure

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2010-10-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
We have completed patient enrollment in the the double blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial of intravenous (IV) N-acetylcysteine (NAC) vs. placebo for the treatment of non-acetaminophen ALF. The purpose of this study is to examine the safety and efficacy of intravenous NAC in children with ALF for whom no antidote or other specific treatment is available. Inclusion in the NAC Study required enrollment in the Pediatric Acute Liver Failure (PALF) Study Registry.
Phase:
Phase 3
Details
Lead Sponsor:
University of Pittsburgh
Collaborator:
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Treatments:
Acetaminophen
Acetylcysteine
N-monoacetylcystine