PURPOSE:
• To determine how an investigational drug is broken down and removed from the body in volunteers with liver impairment compared to volunteers with normal liver function
• Information regarding side effects that may occur will also be collected
• This study is for research purposes only and is not intended to treat your liver disease
METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION: Single injectable dose of study drug
TO QUALIFY:
• 18 to 85 years old
• Must have liver disease such as fatty liver disease (NASH), Hepatitis C, past history of alcohol related liver disease or cirrhosis (liver scarring)
• Volunteers may be taking medicines such as spironolactone (Aldactone®), furosemide (Lasix®), lactulose, or rifaximin (Xifaxan®)
• May also have ascites (fluid in your abdomen) or encephalopathy (brain condition that causes irritability or trouble sleeping)
LENGTH/DURATION:
• 5 days and 4 nights in our research facility
• 5 follow-up visits
LOCATION: 5055 South Orange Avenue, Orlando, FL 32809
COMPENSATION:
Qualified participants will receive study medication, study related physical exams and laboratory tests
Qualified study participants will be compensated up to $4,250 for time and travel
WHOM TO CONTACT: Recruitment Department: 407-240-7876
Orlando Clinical Research Center
5055 South Orange Avenue
Orlando, FL 32809
Recruiting Number: 407.240.7878