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Efficacy of Ursodeoxycholic Acid in Preventing Liver Injury Induced by Anti-Tuberculosis Drugs: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial

Efficacy of Ursodeoxycholic Acid in Preventing Liver Injury Induced by Anti-Tuberculosis Drugs: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
TCTR
Registry ID
TCTR20251016001
Enrollment
98
Registered
2025-10-16
Start date
2025-10-20
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-08-03

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

Conditions

Anti-tuberculosis drug-induced liver injury (ATDILI) in patients receiving standard first-line anti-tuberculosis therapy with isoniazid, rifampicin, pyrazinamide, and ethambutol. Drug-induced liver injury Hepatotoxicity Tuberculosis Ursodeoxycholic acid

Interventions

Participants will receive Ursodeoxycholic Acid (UDCA) at a dose of 13 to 15 mg/kg/day, administered orally in two or three divided doses according to body weight adjustment, for a total duration of 8
Active Comparator Drug,Placebo Comparator Drug
UDCA Group,Placebo Group

Sponsors

Faculty of Medicine, Research Grant , Khon Kaen University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 80 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Tuberculosis cases ,2.Planned to start standard first-line anti-tuberculosis treatment (isoniazid, rifampicin, pyrazinamide, and ethambutol,3.Normal baseline liver function tests

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.History of chronic liver disease, such as cirrhosis, chronic hepatitis B or C infection, autoimmune hepatitis, or alcoholic liver disease,2.Alcohol consumption <= 140 g/week for females or <=210 g/week for males,3.Current use of hepatotoxic medications, herbal remedies, or dietary supplements known to affect liver function,4.Known history of hypersensitivity or contraindication to UDCA,5.Pregnant or breastfeeding women,6.refuse to participate

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Incidence of anti-tuberculosis drug-induced liver injury (AT-DILI) within 8 weeks follow up The incidence proportion will be calculated as number of participants who develop AT DILI divided by total number of enrolled participants multiplied by 100.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Time to onset of AT-DILI within 8 weeks follow up days from start of anti tuberculosis treatment to first date meeting AT DILI criteria,Severity of liver injury within 8 weeks follow up worst clinical grade during 8 weeks classify per CTCAE version 5.0.,Change in liver enzymes within 8 weeks follow up absolute change in AST, ALT, ALP, total bilirubin from baseline at week 2, week 4, week 8,Change in Reactive oxygen species (ROS) within 8 weeks follow up absolute change in ROS level from baseline at week 2, week 4, week 8.,Resolution time of liver injury within 8 weeks follow up days from first qualifying AT DILI test to recovery.,Adverse drug reactions related to UDCA within 8 weeks follow up number and proportion of participants classify per CTCAE version 5.0. with at least one adverse event, and number with serious adverse event

Countries

Thailand

Contacts

Public ContactChayanin Wanittansirichok

Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University

Chaywan@kku.ac.th0827897651

Outcome results

None listed

Source: TCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 10, 2026