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NCT number NCT04126447
Other study ID # Platelet in cirrosis
Secondary ID
Status Not yet recruiting
Phase
First received
Last updated
Start date December 30, 2019
Est. completion date September 30, 2022

Study information

Verified date October 2019
Source Assiut University
Contact n/a
Is FDA regulated No
Health authority
Study type Observational

Clinical Trial Summary

The aim of the present work is to study platelet indices ( platelet count - mean platelet volume - platelet distribution width ) as noninvasive predictors in decompensated post hepatitic liver cirrhosis .


Description:

Cirrhosis is an advanced liver disease characterized by fibrosis and alteration in hepatic architecture with the development of structurally anomalous nodules . Ascites is a condition in which pathological collection of fluid occurs within the peritoneal cavity mainly because of portal hypertension. It is a major complication of liver cirrhosis, The appearance of ascites in cirrhotic patients indicates a poor prognosis , Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis is a severe infection, commonly occurring in cirrhotic ascitic patients.

Platelets are attributed to preserve hemostasis. Yet, recently, there has been growing recognition that they also play an essential role in inflammatory and immune response. Platelets release prothrombotic and proinflammatory agents and participate in the induction and advancement of vascular and inflammatory disorders . Larger-sized platelets contain many granules, and are therefore more efficient in their hemostatic and proinflammatory actions . This is why the mean platelet volume (MPV) and platelet distribution width (PDW) are worth considering as potential tests for platelet function and activation .

The MPV and PWD can be calculated using almost all automated hematology analyzers. The MPV indicates the average platelet size in femtoliters. The PDW, reflecting homogeneity of platelet size, is calculated from the MPV by the equation (SD of platelet volume divided by MPV×100) or the distribution width at 20% frequency .


Recruitment information / eligibility

Status Not yet recruiting
Enrollment 100
Est. completion date September 30, 2022
Est. primary completion date August 31, 2022
Accepts healthy volunteers No
Gender All
Age group 18 Years and older
Eligibility Inclusion Criteria:

- post hepatitic liver cirrhotic patients

Exclusion Criteria:

- renal failure patients

- pregnents

- diabetic patients

- patients with bone marrow disorders specially platelet disorders

- patient with other cause of liver cirrhosis

Study Design


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Locations

Country Name City State
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Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor Collaborator
Assiut University

Outcome

Type Measure Description Time frame Safety issue
Primary platelet indices ( platelet count - mean platelet volume - platelet distribution width ) in decompensated post hepatitic liver cirrhosis The aim of the present work is to study platelet indices ( platelet count - mean platelet volume - platelet distribution width ) as noninvasive predictors in decompensated post hepatitic liver cirrhosis . 3 years