Clinical Trial: A Feasibility Study of the Automated Fluid Shunt (AFS) for Automated Ascites Removal

Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Interventional

Official Title: A Feasibility Study of the Automated Fluid Shunt (AFS) for Automated Ascites Removal

Brief Summary: The purpose of this study is to determine whether the Automatic Fluid Shunt (AFS) can reduce the number of paracentesis procedures in patients with refractory ascites.

Detailed Summary:
Sponsor: NovaShunt AG

Current Primary Outcome: Number of paracentesis procedures required [ Time Frame: 6 month ]

Original Primary Outcome: Same as current

Current Secondary Outcome:

Original Secondary Outcome:

Information By: NovaShunt AG

Dates:
Date Received: March 25, 2009
Date Started: December 2008
Date Completion:
Last Updated: December 16, 2011
Last Verified: December 2011