Vector Analysis of Body Composition in Hospitalized Cirrhotic Patients (NCT02017301) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Vector Analysis of Body Composition in Hospitalized Cirrhotic Patients
Mexico79 participantsStarted 2012-11
Plain-language summary
Patients with acute decompensation of cirrhosis, or acute on chronic liver failure often present with malnutrition, and due to the in-hospital stay, their nutritional intake can vary widely, with several periods of fasting, and sometimes insufficient nutritional support. Therefore patients are prone to develop malnutrition or, the already present malnutrition worsens its status.
Our aim is to evaluate the daily changes in nutritional status in patients with acute decompensation of cirrhosis and evaluate the changes in plasma and serum biomarkers.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 75 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 18-75 years old
* Patients with confirmed cirrhosis.
* Any etiology
* Hospitalized with acute decompensation of cirrhosis
* Signed informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Pregnancy
* Amputation
* Incomplete data
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
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What they're measuring
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Changes in nutritional status
Timeframe: Daily measurement up to 30 days
Trial details
NCT IDNCT02017301
SponsorInstituto Nacional de Ciencias Medicas y Nutricion Salvador Zubiran