Procalcitonin in Cirrhotic Patients at High Risk for Sepsis

April 13, 2012 updated by: Prof. Facchinetti Fabio

Role of Procalcitonin (PCT) for the Diagnosis of Sepsis in Ascitic Cirrhotic Patients

Infections are frequent life-threatening events in patients with cirrhosis, occurring at least in 35% of hospitalized patients and accounting for 20% of inpatients death. Among cirrhotics, ascitic patients have the highest risk of death for sepsis. At the admission, no clear-cut clinical and biochemical features are helpful in diagnosing and prognostically stratifying those patients with sepsis. Procalcitonin (PCT)is a breakthrough marker presenting high sensibility and specificity in diagnosing bacterial infections in different clinical settings. The purpose of this study is to evaluate PCT as a diagnostic and prognostic tool for sepsis in hospitalized cirrhotic patients with ascitic decompensation.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

75

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Italy
      • Modena, Italy, 41124
        • Gastroenterology Unit - University Hospital of Modena

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 80 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

All ascitic cirrhotic patients admitted to our third level Liver Unit.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • liver cirrhosis regardless of aetiology
  • clinically relevant ascitic decompensation at time of hospital admission

Exclusion Criteria:

  • high haematic ascites
  • ongoing antimicrobial therapy or stopped less than 7 days before admission
  • last hospital discharge within 7 days
  • surgery or trauma within 30 days from enrolment
  • hepatocellular carcinoma out of Milan criteria
  • extra hepatic malignancies
  • immunodeficiency syndrome
  • pregnancy

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Observational Models: Cohort
  • Time Perspectives: Prospective

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Decompensated cirrhotic patients
Cirrhotic patients presenting with clinically detectable ascites (Grade 2 o Grade 3)

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Prof. Facchinetti Fabio

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

October 1, 2009

Primary Completion (Actual)

September 1, 2010

Study Completion (Actual)

September 1, 2011

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

April 13, 2012

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 13, 2012

First Posted (Estimate)

April 16, 2012

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

April 16, 2012

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 13, 2012

Last Verified

April 1, 2012

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • PCTCIRR

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