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sorbitol and Alcoholic Cirrhosis

sorbitol has been researched along with Alcoholic Cirrhosis in 5 studies

D-glucitol : The D-enantiomer of glucitol (also known as D-sorbitol).

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" In patients with various liver diseases, it was correlated more closely to the fractional clearance of indocyanine green (r = 0."3.67Steady-state extrarenal sorbitol clearance as a measure of hepatic plasma flow. ( Bircher, J; Bosch, J; Chesta, J; Eggers, R; Lange, H; Loesgen, H; Navasa, M; Pohl, S; Zeeh, J, 1988)
"Levetiracetam is an antiepileptic drug approved for use as adjunctive therapy in adults with partial-onset seizures."2.71Pharmacokinetics of levetiracetam in patients with moderate to severe liver cirrhosis (Child-Pugh classes A, B, and C): characterization by dynamic liver function tests. ( Brockmöller, J; Coupez, R; Lochs, H; Roots, I; Thomsen, T; Wittstock, M, 2005)

Research

Studies (5)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19902 (40.00)18.7374
1990's2 (40.00)18.2507
2000's1 (20.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Brockmöller, J1
Thomsen, T1
Wittstock, M1
Coupez, R1
Lochs, H1
Roots, I1
McClain, CJ1
Kromhout, JP1
Zieve, L1
Duane, WC1
Lotterer, E1
Gressner, AM1
Kropf, J1
Grobe, E1
von Knebel, D1
Bircher, J2
Molino, G1
Avagnina, P1
Ballarè, M1
Torchio, M1
Niro, AG1
Aurucci, PE1
Grosso, M1
Fava, C1
Zeeh, J1
Lange, H1
Bosch, J1
Pohl, S1
Loesgen, H1
Eggers, R1
Navasa, M1
Chesta, J1

Clinical Trials (1)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
Placebo-Controlled Crossover Trial of Levetiracetam on Ethanol Intake[NCT01168687]46 participants (Actual)Interventional2008-11-30Completed
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Trial Outcomes

Standard Alcoholic Drinks Per Treatment Period

The primary outcome of this study is to determine the effect of levetiracetam on alcohol consumption as measured by change in # of drinks during each treatment period. (NCT01168687)
Timeframe: During each 14 day treatment period

Interventionnumber of drinks per treatment period (Mean)
All Subjects (n = 46) Placebo41.2
All Subjects (n = 46) Levetiracetam45.4

Trials

2 trials available for sorbitol and Alcoholic Cirrhosis

ArticleYear
Pharmacokinetics of levetiracetam in patients with moderate to severe liver cirrhosis (Child-Pugh classes A, B, and C): characterization by dynamic liver function tests.
    Clinical pharmacology and therapeutics, 2005, Volume: 77, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Anticonvulsants; Caffeine; Humans; Kidney Function Tests; Levetiracetam; Lidocaine; Liver Cir

2005
Effect of sorbitol on psychomotor function: its use in alcoholic cirrhosis.
    Archives of internal medicine, 1981, Volume: 141, Issue:7

    Topics: Humans; Intestine, Small; Lactulose; Liver Cirrhosis, Alcoholic; Male; Mental Processes; Sorbitol

1981

Other Studies

3 other studies available for sorbitol and Alcoholic Cirrhosis

ArticleYear
Higher levels of serum aminoterminal type III procollagen peptide, and laminin in alcoholic than in nonalcoholic cirrhosis of equal severity.
    Journal of hepatology, 1992, Volume: 14, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Biomarkers; Female; Galactose; Humans; Laminin; Liver Cirrhosis; Liver Cirrhosis, Alcoh

1992
Combined evaluation of total and functional liver plasma flows and intrahepatic shunting.
    Digestive diseases and sciences, 1991, Volume: 36, Issue:9

    Topics: Adult; Blood Flow Velocity; Catheterization, Peripheral; Clinical Protocols; Female; Hepatic Veins;

1991
Steady-state extrarenal sorbitol clearance as a measure of hepatic plasma flow.
    Gastroenterology, 1988, Volume: 95, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Breath Tests; Cholestasis, Extrahepatic; Female; Hepatitis; Humans;

1988