U.S., April 23 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT06937307) titled 'DROXIDOPA TO INCREASE MEAN ARTERIAL PRESSURE IN DECOMPENSATED CIRRHOSIS PATIENTS WITH ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY' on April 15.
Brief Summary: This study tests whether a medication called droxidopa can help improve blood flow to the kidneys in people with liver cirrhosis who develop kidney problems while in the hospital. When someone with cirrhosis experiences kidney injury, having better blood pressure can help their kidneys recover. Droxidopa is an oral medication that may help raise blood pressure without requiring intensive care or invasive treatments. The study will compare droxidopa to a placebo (inactive pill) in 75 people hospitali...