Cheaper liver dialysis machine could be just as effective
NCT ID NCT02310542
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study compares two machines that clean the blood of toxins when the liver fails: MARS (a standard system) and SPAD (a simpler, cheaper alternative). Thirty-four patients with severe liver failure will try both machines in random order. The goal is to see if SPAD works as well as MARS at removing bilirubin and other toxins.
What this could mean
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Active substance
albumin dialysis (MARS or SPAD device)
What this could lead to
If one system works as well as the other, it could offer a simpler, less expensive way to support liver function in critically ill patients.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 34 participants, so results may not apply broadly. Both systems are temporary supports, not cures.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Hôpital de la Croix Rousse - Service de réanimation chirurgicale
Lyon, 69317, France