Renal and Cardiovascular Effects of Terlipressin in Patients With Cirrhosis and Ascites

• Status: Completed
• Trial end date: 2006-01-01
• Target enrollment: 0
• Participant gender: All

Summary

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of terlipressin on myocardial perfusion and renal function.

Hypothesis: Significant improvement of renal function reflected by: glomerular filtration rate (GFR), renal blood flow (RBF), excretion of salt and metabolites in the urine and related hormones and peptides in the blood. No effect on the systolic function of the heart.

• Phase: Phase 2/Phase 3

Details

• Lead Sponsor: Hvidovre University Hospital
• Treatments: Lypressin; Terlipressin

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

• Cirrhosis and ascites