Clinical Trial: Effect of Whey Protein Versus Egg Albumen Protein Challenge on Blood Ammonia Level in Patients of Decompensated Ethanol Related Cirrhosis.

U.S., Dec. 24 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07299110) titled 'Effect of Whey Protein Versus Egg Albumen Protein Challenge on Blood Ammonia Level in Patients of Decompensated Ethanol Related Cirrhosis.' on July 31.

Brief Summary: In cirrhosis, altered nitrogen metabolism and reduced hepatic clearance of ammonia contribute to the development of Minimal Hepatic Encephalopathy (MHE)-a subclinical but functionally debilitating condition. While adequate protein intake is essential to prevent sarcopenia in cirrhotic patients, the type of protein consumed can significantly influence postprandial ammonia generation, thereby affecting neurocognitive status.

This study investigates the differential ammo...