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Effect of Spirulina on Serum Hyaluronic Acid in Beta Thalassemic Children With Hepatitis C

Beta Thalassemia Major Clinical Trial

Official title:
Effect of Spirulina on Serum Hyaluronic Acid as a Marker for Liver Fibrosis in Beta Thalassemic Children With Hepatitis C

Clinical Trial Summary

Thalassemics can develop liver fibrosis because of iron overload and hepatitis C infection. The latter is the main risk factor for liver fibrosis in transfusion dependent thalassemics. Excess liver iron is clearly recognized as a co factor for the development of advanced fibrosis in patients with hepatitis virus C infection. Hyaluronic acid serum levels correlate with histological stages of liver fibrosis in hepatitis C patients, so it has a good diagnostic accuracy as a non invasive assessment of fibrosis and cirrhosis.there is evidence that suggests Spirulina may help to protect against liver damage, cirrhosis and liver failure in those with chronic liver disease.

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Clinical Trial Details
NCT number NCT02744547
Study type Interventional
Source Tanta University
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Status Completed
Phase N/A
Start date December 2015
Completion date December 2017
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