Can a protein infusion cut dangerous fluid buildup in liver disease?
NCT ID NCT05867602
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether giving a higher dose of albumin (a protein) to people with advanced liver cirrhosis and fluid buildup (ascites) can reduce the need for fluid drainage procedures and prevent complications. About 100 adults with hard-to-treat ascites will receive either high-dose or standard-dose albumin infusions. The goal is to see if the higher dose improves outcomes like survival and reduces infections or kidney problems.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Phase 2
Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.
- Participants
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About 100 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Mar 2019
- Expected to finish
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Jun 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age \> 18 years. 2. patients diagnosed with liver cirrhosis. 3. Refractory ascites which is defined as ascites failing to resolve after maximum tolerable dose of diuretics, and usually require frequent paracentesis. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Patients \< 18y 2. patients with no history of liver cirrhosis 3. patients with refractory ascites but have transjagular intrahepatic portosystemic shunts (TIPS) with previous 3 months 4. Patients with ascites due to other causes, including cardiac, malignant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Baylor St' Lukes Medical center
RECRUITINGHouston, Texas, 77030, United States
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