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Low Dose Vasopressin for Renal Protection During Liver Transplantation
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Vasopressin and Normal saline placebo for Liver Failure. Completed, enrolled 18 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is evaluate the medication vasopressin for its ability to preserve kidney function in patients undergoing liver transplantation.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Patients randomly assigned to the experimental arm of the study will receive vasopressin 0.5U/hr IV (20 U vasopressin in 250mL of 0.9% NaCL to infuse at a rate of 6.25mL/hr) via internal jugular catheter. Vasopressin infusion is started at the time of incision and is stopped at the time abdominal closure is completed
Patients randomly assigned to the placebo arm of the study will receive placebo (0.9% NaCl to infuse at a rate of 6.25 mL/hr) via internal jugular catheter