Ultrasound of the diaphragm in liver cirrhosis
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer, Digestive system, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study uses a simple ultrasound test to check the diaphragm (the muscle that helps you breathe) in people with liver cirrhosis. The goal is to see if this test can predict complications and muscle loss, which could help in places with limited resources.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You must have a confirmed diagnosis of cirrhosis (scarring of the liver).
- You need to have one of the following: a large amount of fluid in your belly (needing drainage), fluid around your lungs, or a confirmed liver tumor.
- You should not have major lung disease (like COPD or pulmonary fibrosis), recent chest surgery, or a nerve/muscle condition that affects breathing.
- You must be able to give informed consent in Arabic or English.
- If you are pregnant, you cannot take part.
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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