Ultrasound to check diaphragm health in liver cirrhosis
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer, Digestive system, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study uses a bedside ultrasound to check the diaphragm muscle in people with liver cirrhosis. It aims to predict complications like fluid buildup and muscle loss, especially in settings with limited resources.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have been diagnosed with liver cirrhosis by a doctor.
- You can give informed consent in Arabic or English.
- You may have large amounts of belly fluid (≥5 liters) needing drainage, or fluid around the lungs, or liver cancer confirmed by a CT or MRI scan.
- You do not have a serious lung disease, recent chest surgery or injury, a neuromuscular disease, or are on a breathing machine.
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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