Clinical Trial: Low-dose Rifaximin in the Treatment of Covert Hepatic Encephalopathy

Study Status: Not yet recruiting
Recruit Status: Not yet recruiting
Study Type: Interventional




Official Title: Low-dose Rifaximin in the Treatment of Covert Hepatic Encephalopathy: A Randomized Open Controlled Study

Brief Summary: Several studies have been showed that rifaximin can improve cognitive functions, driving simulator performance and health-related quality of life in patients with minimal hepatic encephalopathy. The aim of this prospective randomized open controlled study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of rifaximin at different doses for the treatment of covert hepatic encephalopathy.