Predicting belly fluid infection in cirrhosis using simple blood tests
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study looks at whether simple blood tests (platelet count, sodium level, and a new index called ALBI) can help predict a serious infection in the belly fluid (spontaneous bacterial peritonitis) in people with cirrhosis and ascites.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You must have liver cirrhosis and fluid buildup in the belly (ascites).
- You must have had a procedure to remove some of that fluid for testing (paracentesis).
- You must not have taken antibiotics in the last 7 days.
- You must not have kidney failure requiring dialysis, advanced liver cancer, or be 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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