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Coagulation in Cirrhosis
Sponsor: Medical University of Vienna
Summary
Out of fear of bleeding, liver cirrhosis patients are often treated prophylactically with blood and coagulation products before minor interventions. The COUCH study will examine whether these patients benefit from a restrictive administration of coagulation products.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
400
Start Date
2023-01-19
Completion Date
2027-03-01
Last Updated
2025-01-14
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Platelet Concentrate
Liberal use (standard treatment)
Prothrombin Complex Concentrate
Liberal use (standard treatment)
Restricitve Use
Restrictive use of human prothrombin complex and platelet concentrates. No prophylactic substitution.
Locations (1)
General Hospital of the Medical University of Vienna
Vienna, Austria