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Phase III Randomized Study of Ursodiol With Vs Without Methotrexate for Primary Biliary Cirrhosis

NCT00004784

RandomizedDouble-blindTreatment

Summary

OBJECTIVES: I. Compare the effects of ursodiol (ursodeoxycholic acid), with and without methotrexate, on pruritus, incapacitation index, and serum markers of activity and severity in patients with primary biliary cirrhosis. II. Compare the effects of these regimens on the development of ascites, encephalopathy, varices (or bleeding from pre-existing varices), histologic liver changes, transplantation, and survival. III. Compare the toxicity and safety of each regimen.

Timeline

Start
1994-01
Primary completion
Completion

Drugs

EvaluationDrugModalityDoseRoute
Subject Methotrexate Small molecule
Background Ursodeoxycholic Acid Small molecule

Indications