A Phase 2, Double-Blind, Randomized Study Evaluating the Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of GS-4997 in Combination With Prednisolone Versus Prednisolone Alone in Subjects With Severe Alcoholic Hepatitis (AH)
Phase: PHASE2
Conditions: Alcoholic Hepatitis (AH)
Sponsor: Gilead Sciences



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