Liver transplantation. Other complications of liver transplant
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: Patients will receive taurine (from Purebulk Inc.) in amount of two 500-milligram capsules twice a day (equal to 2 grams per day) for 30 days. Intervention 2: Contr
Sponsors
Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: All the patients older than 18 who are candidates for liver transplantation in Abu-Ali Sina hospital of Shiraz Hospitalization for at least 1 week after liver transplantation in Abu-Ali Sina hospital of Shiraz Filling the inclusion consent form by the patient
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Allergy to taurine Lack of consent Pregnancy and lactation Simultaneous liver and kidney transplantation Parenteral nutrition containing parenteral amino acids, Heart failure Lithium
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Improvement of the transplanted liver function regarding hepatic enzymes. Timepoint: Within the first month after transplantation. Method of measurement: Via studying the patient's file's data.;Prevention of acute rejection of the transplanted organ. Timepoint: Within the first month after transplantation. Method of measurement: Diagnosis and confirmation by the related physician. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Rate of new-onset diabetes after transplantation. Timepoint: Within the first month after transplantation. Method of measurement: Laboratory data related to serum glucose and HbA1C.;Rate of delirium development. Timepoint: Within the first month after transplantation. Method of measurement: CAM-ICU score. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactShaghayegh Mottaghi
Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed