Status:
COMPLETED
Prevalence of Sarcopenia and Undernutrition in Patients With Cirrhosis and Abdominal Hernia
Lead Sponsor:
University of Sao Paulo
Conditions:
Cirrhosis
Sarcopenia
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Brief Summary
The study evaluates whether sarcopenia influences the prevalence of abdominal hernias in patients with cirrhosis.
Detailed Description
Sarcopenia is a common condition in patients with cirrhosis, with a prevalence of around 50%. It is unknown if the presence of sarcopenia may influence the prevalence of abdominal hernias in this grou...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- ≥ 18 years
- Previous diagnosis of cirrhosis
Exclusion
- Acutely decompensated cirrhosis
- Other chronic diseases in advanced stage (e.g. cardiac failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cancer)
- Cognitive impairment, delirium, non-controlled psychosis
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 30 2018
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
April 20 2021
Estimated Enrollment :
140 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03458845
Start Date
May 30 2018
End Date
April 20 2021
Last Update
April 27 2021
Active Locations (1)
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Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo
São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil