Proton Pump Inhibitors in Cirrhotic Patients

National Liver Institute, Egypt

Status: Completed

Conditions: Liver Cirrhosis; Proton Pump Inhibitor Adverse Reaction

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06384443

01001099646

Details and patient eligibility

About

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) inappropriate use, in patients with cirrhosis, presents a significant clinical challenge. This study evaluates overprescription and misuse of PPIs in cirrhotic patients. The patterns of use of PPIs will be classified into two groups based on adherence to the proven indications: Group A: Inappropriate use of PPI, Group B: Appropriate use of PPI. We will estimate the prevalence of PPI misuse in cirrhotics and correlate it with different factors.

Full description

The inappropriate use of PPIs in cirrhosis patients is a growing concern. Evidence supporting the use of PPIs in cirrhosis-related conditions is limited. Several adverse outcomes have been linked to PPI use in cirrhosis, including an increased risk of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis and hepatic encephalopathy.

The study aimed to assess the appropriateness of prescribing PPIs to patients with cirrhosis, examining its impact on prescribing practices and identifying associated factors.

in this observational, descriptive, cross-sectional study, cirrhotic patients receiving proton pump inhibitors will be included in the study. Enrolled patients will classified according to the indication for PPI administration: Group A: Inappropriate use of PPI, Group B: Appropriate use of PPI. Use of PPI will be considered inappropriate when prescribed without approved indication or used for a prolonged period beyond the recommended duration. The prevalence of PPI misuse in cirrhotics will be estimated and multivariate analyses will be conducted in order to identify independent predictors of inappropriate use of PPI.

Enrollment: 1,000 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18 to 70 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Patients receiving proton pump inhibitors at the time of enrollment.

Exclusion criteria

• Refusal to sign the informed consent form or failure to provide the required information

Trial design

1,000 participants in 2 patient groups

Inappropriate use of PPI

Description:

PPI is prescribed without approved indication or used for a prolonged period beyond the recommended duration.

Appropriate use of PPI

Description:

PPI is prescribed for the approved indication and used within the recommended duration.