Clinical trials: Gastrointestinal Failure
Sepsis, Septic Shock
Central Venous Catheter Colonisation Among Critically Ill Patients in Intensive Care Units
Background: Central Venous catheter insertion technique and indwelling time are major risk factors for CVC colonisation. Colonisation occurs through microbial migration and biofilm formation along the catheter insertion tract.
- Conditions
- Sepsis, Septic Shock, Post-cardiac Surgery, Post-Cardiorespiratory Arrest Coma
- Trial name
- NCT03270774
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Makerere University
Cirrhosis, Liver, Acute-On-Chronic Liver Failure
20% Albumin vs. Balanced Salt Solution as Resuscitation Fluid in Cirrhosis With Sepsis Induced Hypotension
Patients with cirrhosis patients have a high incidence of sepsis which can trigger decompensation and may result in prolonged hospital stay and increased mortality.
- Conditions
- Cirrhosis, Liver, Acute-On-Chronic Liver Failure, Shock, Septic, Shock Hypovolemic
- Trial name
- NCT05441878
- Testing
- 20% albumin, Balanced salt solution
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh
Hepatic Encephalopathy, Minimal Hepatic Encephalopathy
A Prospective Cohort Study on the Epidemiological Investigation, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Hepatic Encephalopathy
Purpose Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is a serious complication of liver cirrhosis that can cause memory loss, slow reaction, and even coma.
- Conditions
- Hepatic Encephalopathy, Minimal Hepatic Encephalopathy, Liver Cirrhosis
- Trial name
- NCT07612670
- Testing
- wechat mini-program
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 700 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University
Copd, Heart Failure
The Effect of Using Virtual Reality Glasses on Post-Care Pain and Comfort Level in Intensive Care Patients
The aim of this study is to determine the level of pain and comfort associated with the implementation of virtual reality prior to nursing care in patients undergoing treatment in the intensive care unit.
- Conditions
- Copd, Heart Failure, Intensive Care Unit Syndrome, Renal Failure
- Trial name
- NCT06923982
- Testing
- virtual reality, experimental group, control group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Çankırı Karatekin University
End Stage Liver Disease, Physical Activity
The Feasibility of a Prehabilitation Program in the Liver Transplant Population at Barnes-Jewish Hospital
The primary outcome of this study is to demonstrate the feasibility of a prehabilitation program at Barnes Jewish Hospital for liver transplant candidates.
- Trial name
- NCT02444273
- Testing
- Exercise
- Volunteers
- 101 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Acute on Chronic Liver Failure, Traditional Chinese Medicine
Study on the Optimal Strategy for Acute-on-chronic Liver Failure With Integrative Treatment
Background: Acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF) is a syndrome characterized by acute deterioration in the setting of chronic liver disease associated with high short-term mortality.
- Conditions
- Acute on Chronic Liver Failure, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hepatitis B
- Trial name
- NCT03577938
- Testing
- Chinese herbal medicine, Control (blank)
- Where
- 15 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 516 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Beijing 302 Hospital
Hepatic Encephalopathy, Fecal Microbiota Transplantation
Fecal Microbiota Transplantation for the Treatment of Refractory Hepatic Encephalopathy After TIPS Surgery
This is a single-center, prospective, open-label, parallel-group exploratory clinical study designed to evaluate the safety and preliminary efficacy of fecal microbiota transplantation combined with standard medical therapy in…
- Conditions
- Hepatic Encephalopathy, Fecal Microbiota Transplantation, TIPS, Refractory Hepatic Encephalopathy
- Trial name
- NCT07683936
- Testing
- Fecal Microbiota Transplantation, Rifaximin、Lactulose, Dietary Fiber Prebiotic
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Air Force Military Medical University, China
Liver Transplant; Complications, Cirrhosis
Technology Enabled Strategies to Promote Treatment Adherence in Liver Transplant
Liver transplantation is increasingly performed for older adults with multiple comorbidities. Medication adherence is key to maintaining proper function of the transplanted liver and optimize health; however, adhering to…
- Conditions
- Liver Transplant; Complications, Cirrhosis, End Stage Liver DIsease, Medication Adherence
- Trial name
- TEST (NCT05260268)
- Testing
- TEST Intervention
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 361 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Hepatic Encephalopathy, Minimal Hepatic Encephalopathy
A Study of MHE in Patients With Liver Diseases
The study analyzes the diagnostic efficacy of neurophysiological tests and blood biomarkers on MHE, predicts risk factors on the development of OHE and investigate the mortality of MHE in patients with cirrhosis and acute on…
- Conditions
- Hepatic Encephalopathy, Minimal Hepatic Encephalopathy, Overt Hepatic Encephalopathy
- Trial name
- NCT04058327
- Testing
- neurophysiological tests, blood biomarkers.
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 252 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Qin Ning
Diamond Blackfan Anemia, Dyskeratosis Congenita
Cancer in Inherited Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes
Background: A prospective cohort of Inherited Bone Marrow Failure Syndrome (IBMFS) will provide new information regarding cancer rates and types in these disorders.
- Conditions
- Diamond Blackfan Anemia, Dyskeratosis Congenita, Fanconi Anemia, Shwachman Diamond Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT00027274
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 4,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Hepatic Encephalopathy (HE), MRI
7.0T Magnetic Resonance Imaging Study for Hepatic Encephalopathy
This clinical trial study aims to detect the imaging characteristics of patients with hepatic encephalopathy (HE) using 7-Tesla (7T) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
- Conditions
- Hepatic Encephalopathy (HE), MRI, fMRI Research
- Trial name
- NCT06923254
- Testing
- 7.0T MRI-Scan
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chinese PLA General Hospital
Cirrhosis, Hepatic Encephalopathy
Brain Energy Metabolism in Patients With Chronic Liver Disease and Impaired Central Nervous System
The purpose of the current study is to look into the pathogenesis of a severe medical condition causing acute episodes on the central nervous system as seen in majority of patients with liver cirrhosis.
- Trial name
- NCT00424957
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Aarhus
Hepatitis B, Vaccination Failure
Effects of Short-term Atorvastatin Treatment on Vaccination Efficacy in Nonresponder Persons to Hepatitis B Vaccine
The purpose of this study is to determine whether short-term Atorvastatin can increase the immunity response to hepatitis B vaccination in vaccine Nonresponders.
- Trial name
- NCT01548326
- Testing
- Atorvastatin
- Where
- Iran
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nematollah Jonaidi Jafari
Cirrhosis, Hepatic Encephalopathy
Brain Imaging in Patients With Chronic Liver Disease and Functional Impairment.
Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is a frequent complication of chronic liver disease (cirrhosis) and involves a wide spectrum of problems from mild impairment of reaction times in driving and operating machinery through to…
- Trial name
- NCT00305591
- Testing
- l-ornithine l-aspartate
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London
Acute-On-Chronic Liver Failure, Cirrhosis, Liver
Global Coagulation Assessment in Cirrhosis and ACLF
Background: Patients with cirrhosis and acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF) may have bleeding complications which can lead to increased mortality.
- Trial name
- NCT04332484
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 142 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh
Iron Deficiency Anemia, Chronic Liver Failure
Lactoferrin in Treatment of Fe Deficient Anemia In Cirrhosis
Iron deficiency and altered homeostasis due to inflammation and decreased iron utilization are main factors involved in anemia in liver disease.
- Trial name
- NCT04335058
- Testing
- Lactoferrin + Iron Supplement, Iron Supplement
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 130 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh
Liver Dysfunction, Liver Insufficiency
An Investigational Study of Experimental Medication BMS-986231 Given in Participants With Different Levels of Liver Function
This is an investigational study of experimental Medication BMS-986231 given to participants with weakened or damaged liver function.
- Conditions
- Liver Dysfunction, Liver Insufficiency, Hepatic Failure, Myocardial Failure
- Trial name
- NCT03515980
- Testing
- BMS-986231
- Where
- 4 sites in Hungary, Poland
- Volunteers
- 76 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bristol-Myers Squibb
Cirrhosis, Liver, Immune Suppression
S100A8/A9 and Innate Immunity in Liver Disease
This observational study evaluates the concentration of immune protein S100A8/A9 in different liver failure syndromes, its interaction with the immune system and validity as an immunotherapeutic target to improve survival in…
- Conditions
- Cirrhosis, Liver, Immune Suppression, Liver Failure, Acute on Chronic, Ascites Hepatic
- Trial name
- NCT05793983
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- St George's, University of London
Porphyrias, Hepatic
Acute Intermittent Porphyria Related Abnormalities in Cardiovascular System
This study aims to assess the changes in the cardiovascular system in patients with acute intermittent porphyria (AIP).
- Trial name
- AIPRACUS (NCT05882136)
- Where
- 2 sites in Poland
- Volunteers
- 180 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Cardiology, Warsaw, Poland
Healthy, Respiratory Disease
A Clinical Study to Map the HLA Genomic Region in the Greek Population
The aim of GENESIS clinical study is to map the HLA genomic region in the Greek population and evaluate possible correlations with selected underlying diseases.
- Conditions
- Healthy, Respiratory Disease, Chronic Renal Failure, Cardiovascular Diseases
- Trial name
- GENESIS (NCT06227468)
- Where
- 8 sites in Greece
- Volunteers
- 12,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Athens LifeTech Park