The Complications and Outcomes of Acutely Decompensated Cirrhosis: a Multi-center Nested Cohort Study

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Diagnostic test
Study Type: Observational
SUMMARY

This is a multi-center, nested cohort study intended to investigate the prevalence, risk factors, and outcomes of complications in patients with acutely decompensated cirrhosis, especially focused on Cytomegalovirus (CMV) reactivation, bacterial infections, hepatic encephalopathy, and Hepatorenal syndrome. Patients diagnosed with acutely decompensated cirrhosis were enrolled. Upon enrollment, detailed baseline data were collected and samples were harvested. Complications were assessed during hospitalization. Post-discharge follow-up was conducted through telephonic interviews at Day 30 and Day 90.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Maximum Age: 80
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• Informed written consent

• Age between 18 years and 80 years

• Cirrhosis based on liver histology or a combination of characteristic clinical, biochemical, and imaging features

• Complications of decompensated cirrhosis (ascites, gastrointestinal bleeding and hepatic encephalopathy)

Locations
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China
Hepatology Unit, Department of Infectious Diseases, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University
RECRUITING
Guangzhou
Contact Information
Primary
Jinjun Chen
chjj@smu.edu.cn
13902246336
Time Frame
Start Date: 2024-01-01
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-12-31
Participants
Target number of participants: 660
Treatments
Cohort
Inpatients diagnosed with decompensated cirrhosis form the Hepatology Unit, Nanfang Hospital, China. All patients with clinically verified diagnosis, irrespective of disease stage and etiology is included.
Sponsors
Leads: Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University

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