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Filter by:Patients with cirrhosis of viral etiology (HCV/HBV); Patients with cirrhosis of any other etiology (alcohol, idiopatic, autoimmune). Planned Number of cirrhotic subjects 200 patients Inclusion Criteria Subjects (18 yr old) with liver cirrhosis of any etiology, Exclusion Criteria All patients should not have hepatocellular carcinoma or other malignant tumors, they should not be treated with anticoagulant / antiplatelet agents, not affected by PVT already diagnosed and not suffering from congenital coagulation disorders (haemophilia A / B, von disease Willebrand, another congenital deficiency of coagulation factors) or severe thrombocytopenia (<30,000 Plt / μL). Subject has participated in another clinical study within 30 days prior to study enrollment or is scheduled to participate in another clinical study on cirrhosis Primary Objective To describe the prospective modification of ADAMTS-13 level and other coagulation variables (e.g. FVIII, VWF:Ag/VWF:act) in cirrhotic patients during 18 months from the enrolment and to verify their predictive role as biomarker of development of portal vein thrombosis (PVT) Secondary Objectives To describe prospectively the modification of ADAMTS-13 level as a function of the etiology of cirrhosis Statistical analysis The total duration of the study will be of 12 months. The sample size of 200 subjects will be selected as a feasible number of patients to be recruited in a period of six months. The patients will be consecutively enrolled and followed for 18 months. As a result, in a follow up period of 18 months about 20-25 cases of PVT are expected. Continuous variables will be expressed as means ± standard deviations. In addition to descriptive statistics (location parameters), univariate analysis will be performed on each parameter and development of PVT during the follow up period. In previous observational studies both 1) a reduced PV flow [prospectively] and 2) a reduction of ADAMTS-13 are significantly associated with PVT. These associations will be investigated prospectively and analyzed simultaneously by a multivariate analysis and ROC curve to establish the sensitivity and specificity of these parameters as predictors of PVT development. Analyses will be performed using available data
This clinical trial studies how well contrast-enhanced ultrasound imaging works in diagnosing liver cancer in patients with cirrhosis. Diagnostic procedures, such as contrast-enhanced ultrasound imaging, may help find and diagnose liver cancer.
Prospective evaluation of the circulating cell-free DNA-based epigenetic biomarker (mSEPT9) through a cross-sectional biomarker phase II design. The aim of the SEPT9-CROSS study is to assess the diagnostic accuracy of the plasma mSEPT9 biomarker in a large-scale study of 530 cirrhotic patients recruited in the Nancy University Hospital.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of the combination of ambrisentan and tadalafil in reducing mPAP to below 35mmHg in patients with moderate to severe Portopulmonary Hypertension (POPH) as a means to candidacy for liver transplantation.
The main purpose of the present study is to compare the diagnostic performance of three non-invasive stiffness imaging methods (TE, SWE and MRE) in a consecutive cohort of patients with chronic viral C hepatitis or co-infected by HCV+ Human Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).
The spontaneous Porto-systemic shunt is occluded by intervention procedures like Balloon Occluded Retrograde Transvenous Obliteration (BRTO), Plug-assisted Retrograde Transvenous Obliteration (PARTO) and shunt occlusion procedures resulting in diversion of blood flow towards the portal circulation and in turn the liver. According to this investigator hypothesized that shunt occlusion improves liver volume and function along with beneficial effect on other organ systems by decreasing ammonia and improving hepatopetal flow. All patients with cirrhosis having large shunt(>10mm) and raised ammonia levels and will be randomized to receive standard medical treatment and those receiving shunt occlusion procedures. Investigator will assess organ functions and liver regenerative potential pre and post (after 3 to 15 months) procedure.
Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of preoperative liver stiffness measurement(LSM) by FibroScan in predicting the progress of liver fibrosis and prognosis after transcatheter arterial chemoembolization (TACE) in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Background: Progress of liver fibrosis and liver failure and related poor prognosis after TACE which are not completely predictable by current method including Child-Pugh Classification. LSM is used to calculate the degree of liver fibrosis and is affected by several liver injury, e.g. elevated Alanine aminotransferase（ALT）, Aspartate transaminase(AST) and Bilirubin et al. The investigators assume that LSM could be use to predict progress of liver fibrosis and adverse effects after TACE in HCC. Methods: At least 200 patients will be recruited in this prospective observational study with preoperative LSM, demographic, laboratory, radiological and other treatment-related factors. Participants will be followed up till death or to the end of study no matter the liver failure occurs or not. Data will be analyzed to build a mathematical predicting model. Research hypothesis：TACE is related to progress of liver fibrosis and a mathematical model with LSM is able to predict the risk of liver failure and prognosis in HCC.
Cirrhosis is a late stage of hepatic fibrosis caused by many forms of liver diseases and conditions, such as hepatitis and chronic alcoholism. The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported that this condition accounts for 1.8% of all deaths in Europe (170,000 deaths/year). Patients with cirrhosis are characterized by severe metabolic alterations, which converge in a malnutritional state. Malnutrition encompasses glucose intolerance, chronic inflammation, altered gut microbiota, reduced muscle mass (sarcopenia), as well as loss and dysregulation of adipose tissue (adipopenia). Malnutrition is the most frequent complication that adversely affects the outcomes of cirrhotic patients. Yet, despite its clinical repercussions and potential reversibility, there are no effective therapies because our limited understanding of the mechanisms underlying this altered metabolism. β-hydroxy β-methylbutyrate (HMB) is a naturally produced substance regarded as safe and effective in preventing muscle loss during chronic diseases. Previous studies have indicated some beneficial effects of HMB itself or its parent metabolite, leucine, on adipose tissue, glucose intolerance, inflammation, and gut microbiota. This study aims to translate those beneficial effects to cirrhotic patients. The investigators hypothesize that HMB can improve cirrhosis-related metabolic abnormalities through its pleiotropic effects. The goals of this study are: i) to perform a randomized clinical trial to evaluate the efficacy of HMB, administered as nutritional supplementation, on clinical symptoms of cirrhosis. ii) to uncover the precise metabolic pathways that underlie HMB action, with a special focus on muscle, adipose tissue, and gut microbiota.
Use of Ribavirin could affect hematologic profile of the patients negatively. With advent of new antiviral therapy, the preexisting hematologic changes may alter or corrected after treatment. However, this point is still not properly studied.
This phase I trial studies the side effects and best dose of defined green tea catechin extract and to see how well it works in preventing liver cancer in participants with cirrhosis. Higher levels of the molecule gamma-OHPdG may be found in participants with cirrhosis, which may mean a higher risk of the development of liver cancer. Defined green tea catechin extract may work better to lower levels of gamma-OHPdG and prevent the development of liver cancer.