BridgeMD
New treatment option for Cirrhosis
Official title Bumetanide vs. Furosemide in Cirrhosis
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06941415
What this study is testing
What is Bumetanide?
Bumetanide is an investigational medicine, given as an infusion into a vein, being studied as a potential treatment for cirrhosis.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment - it is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- Patients with cirrhosis are frequently hospitalized due to an acute decompensation of their liver disease including bleeding, jaundice, encephalopathy, and volume overload. Volume overload is associated with increased mortality from acute hypoxic respiratory failure, hemorrhage from esophageal varices, and spontaneous bacterial peritonitis.
- Phase 3: a large, late-stage study
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- History of liver cirrhosis
- Clinician placed an order for bumetanide or furosemide in electronic health record within 24 hours of presentation to the hospital
You likely can't join if
- Allergy to bumetanide or furosemide
- Contraindication to diuretic administration (e.g. active bleeding, clinical suspicion of hepatorenal syndrome, hypotension)
- Incarcerated or in custody of law enforcement
- Diuretic ordered for purpose other than volume overload (e.g. hyperkalemia, continuation of home medication without clinical signs of volume overload)
- Inpatient admission not anticipated
- Not admitted to an inpatient hospital bed following initial evaluation in the emergency department
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Compensation & support
Compensation likely.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Salt Lake City, Utah, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
Explore other conditions
BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.