Phase 2B Efficacy/Safety of Ornithine Phenylacetate in Hospitalized Cirrhotic Patients With Hepatic Encephalopathy (STOP-HE) (STOP-HE)

To support the primary endpoint of confirmed clinical response, the investigator rated participants on a 4-point staging scale, where higher scores are worse. The stages are described as: Stage 0/1 = Participant has no tremor of the hand when the wrist is extended (asterixis) and no confusion, even about where they are (disorientation) Stage 2 = Participant has tremor of the hand when the wrist is extended (asterixis) and is confused, not knowing where they are (disorientation) Stage 3 = Participant is tired, falling asleep, answers questions but is confused, and doesn't know where they are (Stupor, arousable but falls asleep, responsive to verbal stimuli, Obvious confusion, Gross disorientation) Stage 4 = Participant is unconscious (in a coma)