Noradrenalin vs Terlipressin in Hepatorenal Syndrome

Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether noradrenalin is as effective and safe as terlipressin in the treatment of hepatorenal syndrome

Timeline

Start

2006-09

Primary completion

2007-09

Completion

2007-09

Publications

• Background Ortega R, Gines P, Uriz J, Cardenas A, Calahorra B, De Las Heras D, Guevara M, Bataller R, Jimenez W, Arroyo V, Rodes J. Terlipressin therapy with and without albumin for patients with hepatorenal syndrome: results of a prospective, nonrandomized study. Hepatology. 2002 Oct;36(4 Pt 1):941-8. doi: 10.1053/jhep.2002.35819.
• Background Duvoux C, Zanditenas D, Hezode C, Chauvat A, Monin JL, Roudot-Thoraval F, Mallat A, Dhumeaux D. Effects of noradrenalin and albumin in patients with type I hepatorenal syndrome: a pilot study. Hepatology. 2002 Aug;36(2):374-80. doi: 10.1053/jhep.2002.34343.
• Alessandria C, Ottobrelli A, Debernardi-Venon W, Todros L, Cerenzia MT, Martini S, Balzola F, Morgando A, Rizzetto M, Marzano A. Noradrenalin vs terlipressin in patients with hepatorenal syndrome: a prospective, randomized, unblinded, pilot study. J Hepatol. 2007 Oct;47(4):499-505. doi: 10.1016/j.jhep.2007.04.010. Epub 2007 May 24.

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