Prospective Randomized Study of Glucocorticoids in the Impact of the Liver Function and the Prognosis After Hepatectomy of HCC

May 30, 2012 updated by: jian zhai, Eastern Hepatobiliary Surgery Hospital
The major drawback of hepatic pedicle clamping is ischaemia-reperfusion injury with impairment of liver function. Perioperative steroid administration has been advocated to reduce liver damage. The aim of this prospective, randomized study was to determine whether steroid administration can reduce liver injury and impact the prognosis

Study Overview

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

60

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 70 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

60

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • 18-70 years old
  • diametre of the mass>3cm.
  • hcc

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

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
steroid,liver function I/R
100mg/day

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
liver function
Time Frame: six months
six months

Collaborators and Investigators

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Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

April 1, 2008

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

May 29, 2012

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 30, 2012

First Posted (Estimate)

May 31, 2012

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

May 31, 2012

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 30, 2012

Last Verified

May 1, 2012

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