Novel Tracer Methods to Evaluate Muscle Protein Metabolism in Cirrhosis
Recruiting
Observational Study
Cirrhosis
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 20 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic · Other
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About This Trial
To determine the rate and mechanisms of skeletal muscle protein synthesis and breakdown in cirrhotic patients by using multiple tracers and single muscle biopsies.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* The diagnosis of cirrhosis based on liver biopsy and/or clinical, biochemical, and imaging criteria.
* Patients with Child Pugh score from A5- to B7
* Control group: Subject in control group should have serum ALT and AST within normal range.
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