Status:
UNKNOWN
Evaluation of Role of Transient Elastography (Fibroscan) in Differentiating Patients of Acute Severe Viral Hepatitis and Acute on Chronic Liver Failure
Lead Sponsor:
Sir Ganga Ram Hospital
Conditions:
Acute Severe Viral Hepatitis
Acute on Chronic Liver Failure
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-70 years
Brief Summary
Transient elastography is novel non-invasive method for assessment of hepatic fibrosis in patients with chronic liver disease, by measuring liver stiffness. Transient elastography is a user friendly t...
Detailed Description
Transient elastography is a novel non-invasive method that for the assessment of hepatic fibrosis in patients with chronic liver diseases, by measuring liver stiffness. Acute on chronic liver failure...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Patient's age 18-70years.
- Patients with a diagnosis of acute severe viral hepatitis or acute on chronic liver failure.
- Patients willing for informed consent and follow up for 1 month.
Exclusion
- Patients with gross ascites, hepatic encephalopathy.
- Patient fail to give written consent.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 1 2013
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
January 1 2014
Estimated Enrollment :
100 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01866072
Start Date
May 1 2013
End Date
January 1 2014
Last Update
June 4 2013
Active Locations (1)
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Department of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital
New Delhi, New Delhi, India, 110060