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Comparison of blood levels of bicarbonate with use of two different fluids, Plasmalyte and reconstituted 1/2 normal saline in liver transplant surgery.

Comparison of bicarbonate levels in patients receiving acetated balanced salt solution versus half- normal saline with added bicarbonate in patients undergoing liver transplant surgery. - Nil

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/05/087892
Enrollment
50
Registered
2025-05-29
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-06-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: K746- Other and unspecified cirrhosis ofliver

Interventions

Intervention1: Use of reconstituted 1/2 Normal saline with added bicarbonate as primary intravenous fluid during entire liver transplant surgery: In each 500 ml of 1/2 NS , 30 ml of 8.4 % sodabicarbon

Sponsors

Amrita Institute Of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Adult patients undergoing elective liver transplant surgery

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Renal dysfunction with creatinine more than 1.5 mg/dl 2. Alkalosis with bicarbonate more than 27 mmol/L 3. Hyperkalemia with K more than 4.5 mEq/L

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Comparison of bicarbonate levels between both groups at given time points during surgery Timepoint: 1. T0 Baseline prior to surgery 2. T1 2 hours in dissection phase 3.T2 Start of Anhepatic Phase 4.T3 Prior to Implant 5.T4 10 min post reperfusion 6.T 5 At time of shifting

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
1. pH, Base excess, Lactate, Sodium, Potassium and Chloride levels 2. Need to change fluid Half NS or Plasmalyte 3. Need additional potassium supplementation 4. Total volume of fluids 5. Duration of surgery Timepoint: T0 Baseline prior to surgery 2. T1 2 hours in dissection phase 3.T2 Start of Anhepatic Phase 4.T3 Prior to Implant 5.T4 10 min post reperfusion 6.T 5 At time of shifting

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactKrishnapriya KK

Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences

lakshmi.k.238@gmail.com9496211333

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026