NCT02307409

Brief Summary

This study attempts to clarify the pathophysiology of haemostasis and haematopoiesis in relation to the evidence of sepsis in liver disease, and compares the accuracy of various available laboratory tests in assessment of these patients. Further research is needed for proper understanding of the influence of sepsis on coagulation disorders in ACLF (Acute on Chronic Liver Failure) patients in particular, to correctly identify the type and optimal quantity of blood product requirement in at risk patients. Thromboelastography (TEG) /Sonoclot have been proposed as a superior tool to rapidly diagnose and help guide resuscitation with blood products. Secondly, the study of derangement in coagulopathy after the onset of sepsis is of paramount importance because of increased mortality after the onset of sepsis. In the present study, patients with ACLF (Acute on Chronic Liver Failure) without evidence of sepsis on admission will be included in the study cohort, and will undergo a baseline diagnostic workup as described. They will be followed for development of any signs of infection after hospitalization. Then the effect of sepsis on their coagulation and haematopoietic cellular responses will be assessed. Thus the effect of sepsis on the progression and outcome of patients with ACLF (Acute on Chronic Liver Failure) will be studied.

Trial Health

87
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Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
114

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Jun 2014

Typical duration for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

June 1, 2014

Completed
6 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

November 18, 2014

Completed
16 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

December 4, 2014

Completed
1.3 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

April 1, 2016

Completed
4 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

August 1, 2016

Completed
Last Updated

February 8, 2018

Status Verified

April 1, 2016

Enrollment Period

1.8 years

First QC Date

November 18, 2014

Last Update Submit

February 7, 2018

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Prevalence and severity of coagulation profile derangement and haematopoietic responses, by sonoclot/ TEG, coagulation and hematological parameters, in acute- on-chronic liver failure with and without systemic inflammatory response.

    0 day, 3 day & 7 day after admission.

Secondary Outcomes (5)

  • Utility of sonoclot/ TEG in predicting blood product utilization.

    0 day, 3 day & 7 day after admission.

  • Sonoclot/TEG result indicating hypocoagulability correlates with the patient's tendency to bleed in ACLF.

    0 day, 3 day & 7 day after admission.

  • Changes in baseline coagulation profile can predict development of sepsis in patients of ACLF.

    0 day, 3 day & 7 day after admission.

  • Coagulation dysfunction (prothrombotic and anticoagulant tendencies) in patients with ACLF with or without evidence of sepsis.

    0 day, 3 day & 7 day after admission.

  • Effect of sepsis on the haematopoietic response of patients with Acute on Chronic Liver Failure.

    0 day, 3 day & 7 day after admission.

Study Arms (2)

Decompensated Chronic Liver Disease

Decompensated Chronic Liver Disease patients will be enrol

Other: Sonoclot/TEG test

Healthy Controls

Healthy Controls will be enrol

Other: Sonoclot/TEG test

Interventions

The Sonoclot/TEG test will be done at the study time points. Within 12 hours of presentation in the emergency department, at 72 hours, and at 7 days, or when the patient meets the study criteria for suspected or proven sepsis

Decompensated Chronic Liver DiseaseHealthy Controls

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample
Study Population

The target population for this study is all Acute on Chronic Liver Failure patients admitted to the inpatient services of ILBS, New Delhi.

You may qualify if:

  • Age 18-65 years
  • ACLF (Acute on Chronic Liver Failure), as diagnosed by APASL (Asian Pacific association of Study of Liver Disease) criteria mentioned above.

You may not qualify if:

  • Patients with evidence of sepsis at presentation.
  • Current therapy: Recent blood or blood component transfusion in the last 2 days.
  • HIV positive/ AIDS patients
  • Patients requiring anti platelet therapy,
  • Renal insufficiency requiring dialysis
  • Active malignancy within the last 5 years
  • Patient with other neurological disease and metabolic disorders, unbalanced heart failure and/or respiratory failure or end-stage renal disease
  • Administration of anticoagulants, antifibrinolytics,
  • Not willing to participate in the study
  • Pregnancy

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Institute of Liver & Biliary Sciences

New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi, 110070, India

Location

Related Publications (2)

  • Premkumar M, Bihari C, Saxena P, Devurgowda DR, Vyas T, Mirza R, Jain P, Kumar G, Bhatia P, Baweja S, Choudhury A, Sarin SK. Heparin-like Effect Associated With Risk of Bleeding, Sepsis, and Death in Patients With Severe Alcohol-Associated Hepatitis. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2020 Feb;18(2):486-495.e3. doi: 10.1016/j.cgh.2019.04.057. Epub 2019 May 8.

  • Premkumar M, Saxena P, Rangegowda D, Baweja S, Mirza R, Jain P, Bhatia P, Kumar G, Bihari C, Kalal C, Vyas T, Choudhury A, Sarin SK. Coagulation failure is associated with bleeding events and clinical outcome during systemic inflammatory response and sepsis in acute-on-chronic liver failure: An observational cohort study. Liver Int. 2019 Apr;39(4):694-704. doi: 10.1111/liv.14034. Epub 2019 Feb 7.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Acute-On-Chronic Liver Failure

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Liver Failure, AcuteLiver FailureHepatic InsufficiencyLiver DiseasesDigestive System Diseases

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
CASE CONTROL
Time Perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

November 18, 2014

First Posted

December 4, 2014

Study Start

June 1, 2014

Primary Completion

April 1, 2016

Study Completion

August 1, 2016

Last Updated

February 8, 2018

Record last verified: 2016-04

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