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