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Comparison of Crystalloid and Colloid I.V Fluid Therapy in Prevention of Paracentesis Induced Circulatory Dysfunction (PICD) and Renal Dysfunction in Patients With Decompensated Liver Cirrhosis in Egypt: a Randomized Piolet Study

60 participantsStarted 2023-01-11

Plain-language summary

2.2 Aim(s) of the Research (50 words max): To Compare between crystalloid and colloid I.V fluid therapy in the prevention of paracentesis induced circulatory dysfunction (PICD) and renal dysfunction in patients with decompensated liver cirrhosis in Egypt. To evaluate systemic vascular resistance in cirrhotic patients with tense ascites before and after therapeutic paracentesis.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 70 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients less than 70 years of age and more than 18 years, diagnosed as having liver cirrhosis with tense refractory ascites (\> 5 liters). These diagnoses are determined by clinical, biochemical, morphological, and sonographic criteria. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with blood pressure \< 90/60 mmHg, and or HR \> 110 b/m Patients with heart disease, pulmonary disease, alcohol consumption, pregnancy, hepatorenal syndrome Patients with hepatic encephalopathy, hepatorenal syndrome, or recent GIT haemorrage in last week Patients with spontaneous bacterial peritonitis or sepsis. Prothrombin time less than 30%, platelet count less than 30,000/mm3, serum creatinine level greater than 240 mmol/l Patients receiving any drugs that could interfere with cardiovascular, hepatic, or renal function, however, the use of diuretics and/or beta-blockers were permitted, but they were temporarily discontinued for 2 days before the investigations to eliminate the pharmacological influence on systemic vascular resistance work or volume status

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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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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

Paracentesis enduced circulatory dysfunction

Timeframe: Baseline

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05220891

SponsorShady Ashraf Kassem

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2024-01-11

Contact for this trial

Shady Elsedfy, Resident

01028790280 elsdfyshady@gmail.com

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