Predicting infections in cirrhosis with ascites
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial looks at whether simple blood tests (platelet count, sodium, and a liver score) can predict a serious infection called spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) in people with cirrhosis and fluid buildup in the belly (ascites). If successful, it could help doctors catch this infection earlier.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have liver cirrhosis with fluid buildup in your belly (ascites)
- You are scheduled for a diagnostic belly tap (paracentesis)
- You do not have jaundice caused by a blocked bile duct
- You have not taken antibiotics in the last 7 days
- You do not have an advanced liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma)
- You do not have end-stage kidney disease needing dialysis
- You are not on immunosuppressive therapy
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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