Using physiological parameters to predict outcomes in cirrhotic patients with gastrointestinal bleeding
Official title: Utilizing of Physiological Parameters And Derived Indices to Predict The Prognosis of Cirrhotic Patients With Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Run by St. Martin De Porress Hospital · NCT06680583 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if certain health measurements can help doctors predict how well patients with liver cirrhosis and gastrointestinal bleeding will do, so they can provide better emergency care.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 150 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | St. Martin De Porress Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Tainan) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | November 1, 2024 |
| Main results expected | March 11, 2027 |
| Study ends | March 11, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | March 17, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06680583 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are patients diagnosed with liver cirrhosis who are experiencing gastrointestinal bleeding.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients without complete medical records or those who have sustained trauma may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to evaluate whether physiological indicators, such as the Shock Index and its variations, can accurately predict the prognosis of patients with liver cirrhosis experiencing gastrointestinal bleeding. By analyzing these indicators, the study seeks to enhance the management of emergency and critical care for this patient population. The research focuses on the application of established physiological measures to improve treatment decision-making in critical situations. The ultimate goal is to develop a reliable prognostic tool that can assist healthcare providers in delivering timely and effective care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved prognostic assessments and better management strategies for cirrhotic patients facing gastrointestinal bleeding.
How similar studies have gone: While the use of physiological indicators like the Shock Index has been successful in other medical fields, their specific application in cirrhotic patients with gastrointestinal bleeding remains largely untested.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: cirrhosis with gastrointestinal bleeding - Exclusion Criteria: no complete medical record and trauma patient \-
Where it's running
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St. Martin De Porres Hospital
Tainan, Taiwan Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Chia-Hsi Chen, Physician
- Email: urologist3509@gmail.com
- Phone: 886-5-2756000
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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.