Plain-English translation of NCT04149223 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
Cirrhosis Care Alberta is testing whether a new standardized care plan—combined with better education for both patients and doctors—can help people with cirrhosis stay out of the hospital and manage their condition better. Right now, patients with cirrhosis are admitted to hospitals frequently and often stay longer than needed. This trial is checking whether organized, evidence-based care instructions and patient education can improve outcomes.
Many patients with cirrhosis end up back in the hospital because complications aren't caught early, patients don't know how to manage their condition at home, and healthcare providers don't have a consistent approach to care. This trial aims to solve that by bringing together hospitals and providers across Alberta to use the same, proven care strategies.
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If you join this trial, you will receive care at your hospital using either current standard practice or a new standardized care plan with organized orders and education. Some participants may also receive this care plan embedded in the electronic medical record system, which may make information more accessible. You will be followed as part of the trial's tracking of how many times patients are readmitted to the hospital and how long they stay.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jul 20, 2026 · Not medical advice
Canada
University of Alberta
Collaborators
Alberta Innovates Health Solutions, Alberta Health services
Enrollment target
~3,975 participants
Started
June 2019
Primary completion
July 2026
This trial's estimated completion date has passed — the record may not be fully up to date.
Age range
18 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in August 2025.
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Central contact
Puneeta Tandon, MD
University of Alberta
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