Using Telemedicine to Assist in the Clinical Care of Patients With Decompensated Cirrhosis (NCT07439770) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Using Telemedicine to Assist in the Clinical Care of Patients With Decompensated Cirrhosis
Taiwan120 participantsStarted 2026-02-23
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if an integrated digital and telemedicine care model works to manage decompensated cirrhosis in patients. It will also learn about the impact of this model on healthcare resource consumption and patient quality of life. The main questions it aims to answer are:
1. Does this telemedicine model lower the number of cirrhosis-related hospitalizations and emergency department visits?
2. Does the model reduce medical expenses and improve disease outcomes compared to standard care?
Researchers will compare the digital telemedicine care model (utilizing the NTUH-TPC platform and wearable devices) to standard health care to see if the digital approach effectively reduces hospital admissions and medical costs.
Participants will:
1. Use the NTUH telehealth platform (NTUH-TPC) to access records and upload physiological, medical, and imaging data.
2. Wear a smart watch for remote physiological monitoring. Receive continuous remote care and proactive follow-ups from case managers.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Patients with decompensated cirrhosis and a Child score of B or C
. Age: 18 years or older
. Must return for a follow-up visit at least every 3 months
Exclusion criteria
. Patients with active malignant tumors (those with a history of malignant tumors must have been cured for at least 2 years)
. Patients with an expected survival of less than one year
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
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
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
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?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.