Transitional Care Program for Fluid Overload in Cirrhosis

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Cirrhosis, Liver
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Supportive Care
Participants needed
20 (estimated)
Sponsor
Milton S. Hershey Medical Center · Other
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About This Trial
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about an intensive monitoring plan (transitional care program) in patients with cirrhosis and excessive swelling that are going to be discharged from the hospital. The main question\[s\] it aims to answer are: * How much time and what resources are needed to run such a program * How well do patients follow up with the phone calls, bloodwork, and doctor…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients \> 18 years of age. * Inpatient at Penn State Health, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. * Diagnosis of cirrhosis. * Hospitalized with fluid overload (ascites and/or significant anasarca/edema) requiring diuretic therapy. * English speaking Exclusion Criteria: * Plac…
Contacts

Karen L Krok, MD

7175311017

kkrok@pennstatehealth.psu.edu

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Shannon F Dalessio

7175310003

sdalessio@pennstatehealth.psu.edu

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