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Standardized Care for Liver Cirrhosis (CCAB Trial)
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Research Sponsored by University of Alberta
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Adults (great than 18 years of age) with a clinical diagnosis of cirrhosis (confirmed by compatible radiology, histology or fibroscan)
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline, 1 year, 2 year
Awards & highlights
CCAB Trial Summary
This trial will test whether the CCAB improves patient outcomes.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults over 18 with a clinical diagnosis of cirrhosis, confirmed by radiology, histology or fibroscan, who are admitted to a study hospital site. It's not open to those without cirrhosis.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The CCAB program aims to improve care quality and reduce hospital visits for liver cirrhosis patients through evidence-based management practices including support for alcohol use, frailty assessment, advance care planning and structured transitions from home to hospital and back.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since the intervention involves implementing best practice guidelines rather than medication, traditional side effects aren't expected. However, changes in care may lead to adjustments in patient experience.
CCAB Trial Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowSelect...
I am over 18 and have been diagnosed with cirrhosis.
CCAB Trial Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ baseline, 1 year, 2 year
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline, 1 year, 2 year
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Cumulative hospital length of stay (LOS) per patient year
Secondary outcome measures
Disease severity
Emergency Department (ED) Visit Rate
Hospital Readmission Rate
+5 moreCCAB Trial Design
3Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: InterventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Use of a standardized cirrhosis order set.
Group II: ControlActive Control1 Intervention
Current practice at baseline, routine cirrhosis care.
Group III: Intervention + EMRActive Control1 Intervention
Use of a standardized cirrhosis order set embedded within an electronic medical record.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Alberta Innovates Health SolutionsOTHER
53 Previous Clinical Trials
90,450 Total Patients Enrolled
Alberta Health servicesOTHER
158 Previous Clinical Trials
645,691 Total Patients Enrolled
University of AlbertaLead Sponsor
889 Previous Clinical Trials
381,159 Total Patients Enrolled
9 Trials studying Liver Cirrhosis
1,851 Patients Enrolled for Liver Cirrhosis
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I do not have cirrhosis.I am over 18 and have been diagnosed with cirrhosis.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Intervention
- Group 2: Control
- Group 3: Intervention + EMR
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Are there any open positions for participants at this time?
"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov has the latest information which confirms that this medical research is actively seeking patients for its study, initiated on June 1st 2019 and last updated on May 19th 2022. The project needs 3975 test subjects from one location to complete their trial."
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How many people are participating in this medical investigation?
"Indeed, clinicaltrials.gov exhibits that this experiment is searching for subjects as of now. It was first announced on June 1st 2019 and the latest update occurred on May 19th 2022. A total of 3975 patients need to be recruited from a single medical facility."
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