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).
University of Guadalajara
26 participants
Oct 11, 2025
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
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.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria3
- 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 Criteria1
- 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.
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Interventions
powdered supplement containing resveratrol, quercetin, taurine, whey protein, and inulin
powdered supplement containing whey protein
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NCT07487623