Infrared Ray Heat Treatment in Liver Cirrhosis Patients With Refractory Ascites

Last updated: March 20, 2012
Sponsor: First People's Hospital of Foshan
Overall Status: Trial Status Unknown

Phase

2/3

Condition

Hepatic Fibrosis

Hyponatremia

Liver Disease

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT01558895
FS-001
  • Ages 18-60
  • Male
  • Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Summary

The objective of this study is to evaluate the therapeutic efficacy of Infrared ray heat treatment in hepatic area in cirrhosis patients with refractory ascites. The evaluation of the efficacy includes the ascites pressure, portal vein velocity，SAAG before and after the treatment. Clinical symptoms were also observed simultaneously.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Male

  • aged 18~60 years

  • inpatient

  • Diagnosed with liver cirrhosis and liver stubborn ascites.

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Severe problems in other vital organs(e.g.the heart,renal or lungs).

  • combined with malignant tumour.

  • combined with endocrine diseases.

  • combined with high fever.

  • infected with the AIDS virus

Study Design

Total Participants: 40
Study Start date:
March 01, 2012
Estimated Completion Date:
April 30, 2013

Connect with a study center

  • The first people`s hospital of Foshan

    Foshan, Guangdong 528000
    China

    Active - Recruiting

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