Status:
COMPLETED
Validation of Diagnostic Usefulness of the Random Urine Na/K Ratio for Replacement of 24hr Urine Na Excretion in Cirrhotic Patients With Ascites
Lead Sponsor:
Jang Byoung Kuk
Collaborating Sponsors:
Yeungnam University College of Medicine
Kyungpook National University Hospital
Conditions:
Liver Cirrhosis
Ascites
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Brief Summary
The low sodium intake is important for ascites control in liver cirrhosis patients. Therefore, World Health Organization (WHO) recommends reduction of sodium (Na) to 2g/day for adults. The 24-hour uri...
Detailed Description
● Detailed Description: 1. Measurements: they should be performed for 2 days (the urine collected within 24 hrs) * 24-hour urine Na, K and Creatinine (patients were instructed to collect all subs...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Liver cirrhotic patients with ascites diagnosed by imaging study, biopsy or clinically, regardless of taking diuretics.
Exclusion
- Uncontrolled sepsis or systemic infection.
- Serum Creatinine \>1.5 mg/dL.
- Patients who are being treated for cancers except hepatocellular carcinoma.
- Patients who refuse the examine or are not cooperative.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 1 2016
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
February 1 2020
Estimated Enrollment :
195 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03263598
Start Date
May 1 2016
End Date
February 1 2020
Last Update
February 21 2020
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Jang Byoung Kuk
Daegu, Kyoungpuk, South Korea, 410-773