The purpose of the study is to investigate the safety and efficacy of oral vancomycin in patients with recurrent Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC) after liver transplantation. The primary endpoint is looking at the effect of the drug on liver function tests, an important surrogate of PSC disease activity at 12 weeks on treatment. Secondary endpoints include a decrease in liver function tests at 1 year, changes in bilirubin and adverse events. Effective treatment at the onset of PSC recurrence may lead to decreases in disease progression, recurrent liver failure, and repeat liver transplantation.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Vancomycin belongs to the family of medicines called antibiotics.When taken by mouth, is used to treat Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea (also called C diff). C diff is a type of bacteria that causes severe diarrhea. Oral Vancomycin is also used to treat enterocolitis caused by a certain bacteria (e.g., Staphylococcus aureus). Subjects enrolled in the study will take 500 mg capsule, 3 times per day for 3-12 weeks.
Ochsner Medical Center
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Liver Function Test
Alkaline Phosphatase (ALKP) +/- Alanine Transaminase (ALT)
Time frame: 12 weeks
Liver Function Test
Alkaline Phosphatase (ALKP) +/- Alanine Transaminase (ALT)
Time frame: 1 year
Liver Function Test
Bilirubin
Time frame: 1 year
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