Tolerability of Enteral NAC in Infants

"This is a phase 1 study of tolerance of a novel delivery method of oral NAC medication in infants with biliary atresia. The study consists of two parts:~* Administering applesauce alone (lead-in): In study days 1-2, infants will receive one infant spoon (approximately ½ teaspoon) of plain applesauce by mouth twice a day. If the infant tolerates 3-4 of 4 total doses without emesis, the infant will progress to the final two days of the study.~* Administering applesauce plus NAC (for infants who tolerate applesauce in study days 1-2): In study days 3-4, infants will receive an individualized dose of powdered oral NAC mixed into one infant spoon of applesauce by mouth twice a day for a maximum of four doses of NAC medication. 4 doses will be trialed: 150 mg/kg/day, 240 mg/kg/day, 330 mg/kg/day, and 420 mg/kg/day using BOIN study design for dose escalation."