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Prospective Cohort Study of Complications and Outcomes in Cirrhosis
Sponsor: Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University
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.
Official title: The Complications and Outcomes of Acutely Decompensated Cirrhosis: a Multi-center Nested Cohort Study
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 80 Years
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
660
Start Date
2024-01-01
Completion Date
2025-12-31
Last Updated
2024-04-18
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Test for CMV reactivation
All enrolled patients are monitored for CMV reactivation and hepatic encephalopathy using regular clinical tests or library test
Locations (1)
Hepatology Unit, Department of Infectious Diseases, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China