Description Module
The Description Module contains narrative descriptions of the clinical trial, including a brief summary and detailed description. These descriptions provide important information about the study's purpose, methodology, and key details in language accessible to both researchers and the general public.
Description Module path is as follows:
Study -> Protocol Section -> Description Module
Description Module
Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-24 @ 4:56 PM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-24 @ 4:56 PM
NCT ID:
NCT02022150
Brief Summary:
Ascites is a frequent complication of liver cirrhosis, initial treatment consists on diuretics intake, however, as the disease progresses this complication becomes more severe, consequently other therapeutic options are used.
Paracentesis is indicated when severe ascites is present and it should be accompanied by albumin infusion.
Nutritional status is generally affected in patients with liver cirrhosis, even more patients with severe ascites show decreased energy intake due to gastric compression.
Study:
NCT02022150
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT02022150