Liver study tracks antibiotic levels in Fluid-Filled bellies
NCT ID NCT05960006
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how the antibiotic ceftriaxone moves through the blood and belly fluid in 20 people with severe liver disease and fluid buildup (ascites). Researchers collected leftover blood and fluid samples to measure drug levels. The goal was to better understand dosing and safety in these patients.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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20 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jul 2023
- Finished
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Jan 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
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Who is studied
All admitted patients with the diagnosis of liver cirrhosis and ascites who receive at least a single dose of ceftriaxone during the current admission and receive diagnostic and/or therapeutic paracentesis following administration of ceftriaxone are suitable for inclusion in this study. The indication for diagnostic and/or therapeutic paracentesis is made upon the discretion of the treating physician following standard-of-care protocols.
- Ages
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18 to 100 years
- Sex
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Anyone
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥18 years * Clinical, radiological and/or histological diagnosis of liver cirrhosis and portal hypertension * Presence of ascites * Receiving ceftriaxone in the context of prophylaxis or treatment of infection * Indication for diagnostic and/or therapeutic paracentesis * Providing oral informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * None
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Amsterdam university medical centers location AMC
Amsterdam, 1105AZ, Netherlands
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