Recompensation in Alcohol Related Hepatitis

연구 개요

Genetic activity and metabolic changes may be part of the pathogenesis in alcohol related hepatitis. We do not know exactly how alcohol cessation affects liver functions and metabolism. The aim of this study is to assess the impact of alcohol cessation in patients with alcohol related hepatitis and gain knowledge of the metabolic and genetic functions of the liver during remission and recompensation from alcohol related hepatitis. The study will assess 1. The effect of alcohol cessation on the liver. 2. The biological mechanisms involved in healing after alvohol-cessation 3. The effect of motivational enhcament therapy in alcohol cessation after alcohol related hepatitis. 4. The metabolic changes of lipids and proteins in the liver Participants are offered motivational enhancement therapy and standard of care.