Effect of Pioglitazone on Portal and Systemic Hemodynamics in Patients With Advanced Cirrhosis
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2008-11-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate the response to pioglitazone on the hepatic
venous pressure gradient and peripheral vascular responsiveness to vasoconstrictors in
patients with advanced (Child´s Grade B or C) cirrhosis.