Status:

UNKNOWN

Role of Sarcopenia and Nutritional/Physical Therapy Intervention in Post-TIPS Hepatic Encephalopathy

Lead Sponsor:

Anna Baiges

Collaborating Sponsors:

Instituto de Salud Carlos III

Hospital Universitario Ramon y Cajal

Conditions:

Cirrhosis, Liver

Hepatic Encephalopathy

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The placement of TIPS (transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt) is the most effective strategy to treat complications of portal hypertension. However, the threat of developing post-TIPS complica...

Detailed Description

1.- To evaluate the impact of a 12 weeks lifestyle intervention aimed to reduce sarcopenia in post-TIPS hepatic encephalopathy development The first aim of the study will be approached by an open-lab...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • All cirrhotic patients submitted for elective TIPS

Exclusion

  • Contraindication for TIPS placement, contraindication for physical therapy

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 1 2022

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

December 31 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

140 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT05346029

Start Date

January 1 2022

End Date

December 31 2025

Last Update

October 10 2023

Active Locations (3)

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1

Hospital Clínic de Barcelona

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, 08036

2

Hospital Universitario Gregorio Marañón

Madrid, Spain

3

Hospital Universitario Ramon y Cajal

Madrid, Spain