Understanding healthcare use in liver cirrhosis patients
Healthcare Utilization in Liver Cirrhosis Patients, a Multicenter Retrospective Cohort Study
This study looks at how people with liver cirrhosis use healthcare services to better understand their needs and experiences.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 600 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Maastricht University Medical Center Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Apeldoorn, Gelderland and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06150482 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This multicenter, retrospective cohort study examines how patients with liver cirrhosis utilize healthcare services. It focuses on both compensated and decompensated liver cirrhosis, analyzing the disease course and identifying characteristics, including psychosocial factors, that influence healthcare utilization. By reviewing patient records from multiple centers, the study aims to gather comprehensive data on the healthcare experiences of these patients.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and older diagnosed with liver cirrhosis.
Not a fit: Patients with known malignancy involving the liver or those who have undergone liver transplantation will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights that improve healthcare delivery and resource allocation for liver cirrhosis patients.
How similar studies have performed: While similar studies on healthcare utilization exist, this specific focus on liver cirrhosis is relatively novel and may provide unique insights.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients ≥ 18 years of age * Liver cirrhosis, based on biopsy, fibroscan or diagnostic imaging data Exclusion Criteria: * Known malignancy with hepatic metastasis at baseline * Liver transplantation at baseline
Where this trial is running
Apeldoorn, Gelderland and 1 other locations
- Gelre Ziekenhuizen — Apeldoorn, Gelderland, Netherlands (Recruiting)
- Maastricht University Medical Center — Maastricht, Limburg, Netherlands (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: B. van Ruijven, MD
- Email: britt.vanruijven@maastrichtuniversity.nl
- Phone: +31631239360
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.