Description Module
The Description Module contains narrative descriptions of the clinical trial, including a brief summary and detailed description. These descriptions provide important information about the study's purpose, methodology, and key details in language accessible to both researchers and the general public.
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Description Module
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2025-12-25 @ 3:03 AM
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2025-12-25 @ 3:03 AM
NCT ID:
NCT00004333
Brief Summary:
OBJECTIVES:
Assess whether 2-(2-nitro-4-trifluoromethylbenzoyl)-1,3-cyclohexanedione (NTBC) at 0.6 mg/kg per day prevents liver failure in at least 1 patient with tyrosinemia type I.
Detailed Description:
PROTOCOL OUTLINE: Only 2 patients with tyrosinemia type I are known to this research team; others will be treated if found and if clinical conditions permit.
The enzyme inhibitor 2-(2-nitro-4-trifluoromethylbenzoyl)-1,3-cyclohexanedione (NTBC) is administered orally, in 2 divided doses daily with meals.
Patients will be followed closely for side effects attributable to NTBC.
Study:
NCT00004333
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT00004333