Effect of Large Volume Paracentesis on Fatigue in Cirrhosis
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Other Indications, Gastrointestinal |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Gastroenterology, Other |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - 70 |
| Updated: | 4/2/2016 |
| Start Date: | January 2008 |
| End Date: | December 2009 |
| Contact: | Samual Sigal, MD |
| Phone: | 6469625483 |
The Effect of Large Volume Paracentesis on Fatigue in Cirrhosis
The purposeof this study is to determine the effect of a large volume paracentesis
(procedure in whihc a catheter is placed to remove fluid from the abdomen) on the severity
of fatigue i patients with cirrhosis (severe scarring of the liver) and large volume ascites
(fluid in the abdomen).
(procedure in whihc a catheter is placed to remove fluid from the abdomen) on the severity
of fatigue i patients with cirrhosis (severe scarring of the liver) and large volume ascites
(fluid in the abdomen).
Inclusion Criteria:
- ambulatory patient with cirrhosis
- baseline Cr <2
- ability to complete psychometric testing
- refractory ascites
Exclusion Criteria:
- Cr >2
- history of Gastrointestinal bleed
- history of infection
- history of renal failure
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