A non-blinded randomised controlled study of the efficacy and safety of trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole vs. norfloxacin for the prevention of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis in cirrhotic patients.

Recruiting

• Conditions: Cirrhosis; Ascites; Inflammatory and Immune System - Rheumatoid arthritis

• Registration Number: ACTRN12605000560695
• Lead Sponsor: Austin Health

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2005-09-30
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 100

Inclusion Criteria

Cirrhotic patient with ascites and either: 1) past history of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis, 2) ascitic protein concentration <15gm/L, 3) bilirubin >42micromol/L.

Exclusion Criteria

No exclusion criteria

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified