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The evaluation effects of the Livercare tablet (combination of Milk Thistle, Dandelion, Barberry, Tumeric (Curcumin) and Artichoke) in the prevention of anti-tuberculosis drugs-induced hepatotoxicity

The evaluation effects of the Livercare tablet (combination of Milk Thistle, Dandelion, Barberry, Tumeric (Curcumin) and Artichoke) in the prevention of anti-tuberculosis drugs-induced hepatotoxicity

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20171230038142N16
Enrollment
44
Registered
2020-03-13
Start date
2019-07-23
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2020-03-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Tuberculosis. Respiratory tuberculosis

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: All patients receive standard dose (by weight) treatment with first-line drugs (isoniazid, rifampin and pyrazinamide).In addition, for the intervention group, Liver

Sponsors

Esfahan University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
20 Years to 65 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age range 20 to 65 Active pulmonary or extrapulmonary tuberculosis No first-line anti-tuberculosis drugs (isoniazid, rifampin, pyrazinamide) in all patients in the past 8 weeks and starting on treatment No known hepatotoxic drugs (sodium valproate, methotrexate and sulfonamides) No continuous use of acetaminophen No systemic glucocorticoids, supplements containing thistle, dandelion, barberry, turmeric or artichoke in the past 4 weeks

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patient dissatisfaction alcohol consumption liver disease Discontinue medication for any reason other than liver toxicity Patient Withdrawal from Study Continuation Not taking the study tablet for at least 3 consecutive days

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Hepatic Enzymes (AST, ALT, ALP). Timepoint: Before and one week and two weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: blood test.;Bilirubin (Direct and Total). Timepoint: Before and one week and two weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: blood test.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMohammad Reza Yazdani

Esfahan University of Medical Sciences

Mbn57m@gmail.com+98 31 3668 0048

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026