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Evaluation of the Hepatoprotective Effects of a Nutritional Supplement in Patients With Liver Disease Secondary to Chronic Hepatitis C Virus Infection (RESQUETI Study).

Evaluation of the Hepatoprotective Effects of a Nutritional Supplement Containing Resveratrol, Quercetin, Taurine, Inulin, and Whey Protein on Biochemical, Molecular, and Clinical Markers in Patients With Liver Disease Secondary to Chronic Hepatitis C Virus Infection (RESQUETI Study).

About This Trial

The purpose of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether a nutritional supplement containing resveratrol, quercetin, taurine, inulin, and whey protein improves biochemical and molecular markers, as well as clinical outcomes, in patients with liver disease related to chronic hepatitis C infection. The study will compare the investigational supplement with an active control (whey protein alone) to determine whether the combination formulation provides additional benefits on liver-related biomarkers and clinical assessment. Participants will: Take the investigational supplement or active control daily for 12 weeks. Attend clinic visits every 4 weeks for laboratory testing and clinical evaluations.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: Patients with liver disease secondary to chronic hepatitis C virus infection who attend the outpatient Hepatitis Clinic of the Gastroenterology Department at Hospital Civil Fray Antonio Alcalde. Child-Pugh score \< 8 points. Age 18-69 years. Both sexes. Signed willing to sign a consent form. \- Who Should NOT Join This Trial: - Patients with alcohol consumption within the past 6 months. Patients with a history of acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF). Patients with persistent hepatic encephalopathy. Patients unable to perform frailty assessments. Patients with refractory ascites. Patients with a history of hepatorenal syndrome. Patients with a history of hepatopulmonary syndrome. Patients with chronic kidney disease. Patients with autoimmune conditions (where your immune system attacks your own body)s. Patients with any type of cancer. Patients with dementia or other significant mental illnesses. Use of protein supplements or probiotics. Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria: Patients with liver disease secondary to chronic hepatitis C virus infection who attend the outpatient Hepatitis Clinic of the Gastroenterology Department at Hospital Civil Fray Antonio Alcalde. Child-Pugh score \< 8 points. Age 18-69 years. Both sexes. Signed informed consent. \- Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with alcohol consumption within the past 6 months. Patients with a history of acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF). Patients with persistent hepatic encephalopathy. Patients unable to perform frailty assessments. Patients with refractory ascites. Patients with a history of hepatorenal syndrome. Patients with a history of hepatopulmonary syndrome. Patients with chronic kidney disease. Patients with autoimmune diseases. Patients with any type of cancer. Patients with dementia or other significant mental illnesses. Use of protein supplements or probiotics.

Treatments Being Tested

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

resveratrol, quercetin, taurine, whey protein, and inulin

powdered supplement containing resveratrol, quercetin, taurine, whey protein, and inulin

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

whey protein

powdered supplement containing whey protein

Locations (2)

Hospital Civil de Guadalajara Fray Antonio Alcalde

Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico

Hospital Civil de Guadalajara Fray Antonio Alcalde

Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico