Testing J-Tip for pain relief during belly fluid drainage
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests a device called J-Tip that numbs the skin before a paracentesis (a procedure to drain fluid from your belly). It's for adults with cirrhosis and ascites in the emergency department or hospital, and aims to make the procedure less painful.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have cirrhosis (a liver disease) and ascites (fluid in your belly)
- Your doctor has decided you need a paracentesis (a procedure to drain fluid from your belly)
- You are able to understand the procedure and agree to it (give consent)
- You feel most comfortable speaking English
- You have never had chemotherapy (cancer treatment that could interfere with the J-Tip device)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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