Full Text View
Tabular View
No Study Results Posted
Related Studies
Role of Nitric Oxide in Cirrhosis: Relationship With Systemic Hemodynamics, Renal Function, Vasoactive Systems and Endotoxemia
This study is currently recruiting participants.
Verified by National Center for Research Resources (NCRR), December 2003
First Received: April 11, 2000   Last Updated: June 23, 2005   History of Changes
Sponsored by: National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)
Information provided by: National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00005107
  Purpose

This study is to determine whether a compound, nitric oxide, made within the body, is the factor responsible for the changes in blood pressure and renal (kidney) functions that may occur during the course of cirrhosis. Patients with cirrhosis (liver scarring which causes poor liver function) will be eligible to participate. A group of healthy subjects will also be studied to compare the effects of the treatment to patients with cirrhosis and to confirm safety. A total number of 30 patients with cirrhosis and 10 healthy subjects will be enrolled in the study.


Condition Intervention Phase
Cirrhosis
Liver Cirrhosis
Drug: N-monomethyl-L-arginine
Phase I

MedlinePlus related topics: Cirrhosis
Drug Information available for: Arginine
U.S. FDA Resources
Study Type: Interventional
Study Design: Treatment, Open Label

Further study details as provided by National Center for Research Resources (NCRR):

Detailed Description:

Upon admission, the patients will be physically examined and started on a special diet that will continue throughout the study. During the first four days of the study, the weight, heart rate and blood pressure of the patients will be measured every morning and 24-hour urine will be collected. On day 5, intravenous lines will be inserted in the patient's arms. One line will be used to draw blood samples and the other line will be used to infuse medications. Blood samples will be taken to measure liver and kidney function, nitric oxide, and other hormones that participate in the regulation of body fluids and blood pressure. Inulin and paraaminohippurate infusions (substances used routinely in the study of kidney function) will be started and blood and urine samples will then be taken at periodic intervals. Ninety minutes after the initiation of inulin and PAH infusions, L-NMMA (an investigational drug expected to increase the blood pressure and improve the kidney functions) will be infused. Blood and urine samples will be collected every 30 minutes. These procedures will take 4 hours. A total amount of about 10 tablespoons of blood will be drawn during the study. The patients will be discharged from the GCRC the next morning and restarted on their regular medications.

  Eligibility

Ages Eligible for Study:   18 Years to 70 Years
Genders Eligible for Study:   Both
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:   Yes
Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients with compensated cirrhosis without previous history of ascites or edema
  • Cirrhotic patient with ascites without renal failure
  • Cirrhotic patients with ascites with functional renal failure
  • Age and sex-matched healthy subjects
  Contacts and Locations
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00005107

Contacts
Contact: Chiraq Parikh, M.D. 1-303-266-0771

Locations
United States, Colorado
4200 E. Ninth Ave., Box C281 Recruiting
Denver, Colorado, United States, 80262
Sponsors and Collaborators
  More Information

No publications provided

Study ID Numbers: NCRR-M01RR00051-1123, M01RR00051
Study First Received: April 11, 2000
Last Updated: June 23, 2005
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00005107     History of Changes
Health Authority: United States: Federal Government

Study placed in the following topic categories:
Nitric Oxide
Liver Diseases
Digestive System Diseases
Fibrosis
Endotoxemia
Liver Cirrhosis

Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Liver Diseases
Pathologic Processes
Digestive System Diseases
Fibrosis
Liver Cirrhosis

ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on May 07, 2009