Improving care for patients with liver cirrhosis in Alberta
Official title: Cirrhosis Care Alberta (CCAB): A Pragmatic Type II Hybrid Effectiveness Implementation Trial Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Standardized Order Set
Run by University of Alberta · NCT04149223 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new program to improve care for people with liver cirrhosis in Alberta to help them stay healthier and reduce hospital visits.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 3975 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Alberta Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Edmonton, Alberta) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | June 1, 2019 |
| Main results expected | July 1, 2026 |
| Study ends | July 1, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | August 21, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT04149223 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this program are adults over 18 years old with a clinical diagnosis of cirrhosis.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who do not have a diagnosis of cirrhosis will not benefit from this program.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
The Cirrhosis Care Alberta program is a three-year initiative aimed at enhancing the quality of care for patients with liver cirrhosis. This program addresses the high rates of hospital readmissions by implementing a comprehensive care bundle that includes evidence-based management, patient and caregiver education, and provider training. By coordinating care across multiple providers and focusing on the complex needs of these patients, the initiative seeks to reduce acute care utilization and improve overall patient satisfaction. The program will also facilitate better transitions between hospital and home settings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this initiative could significantly improve the quality of life and health outcomes for patients with cirrhosis.
How similar studies have gone: This approach is novel and has not been tested in this specific format, although similar quality improvement initiatives have shown promise in other settings.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Adults (great than 18 years of age) with a clinical diagnosis of cirrhosis (confirmed by compatible radiology, histology or fibroscan) * Admitted to a study hospital site Exclusion Criteria o Adult patients who do not have cirrhosis
Where it's running
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University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Puneeta Tandon, MD
- Email: ptandon@ualberta.ca
- Phone: 780-492-9844
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.