The Effects of Clonidine on the Diuretic Response in Cirrhotic Patients
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
1969-12-31
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
To examine the effects of the addition of clonidine to diuretics on the mobilization of
ascites at short-term (diuretic response and requirement of diuretics) and long-term
(readmissions for tense ascites and requirement of diuretics) in cirrhotics with increased
sympathetic nervous system. Secondary objectives were to study neuro-hormonal,hemodynamic
effects and side effects of clonidine and diuretics.